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Origanum, Compact Greek Oregano, Creeping Oregano, Dwarf Marjoram 'Humile'

Origanumvulgare subsp. hirtum

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Origanum (or-RI-ga-num)

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Synonym

Origanum compacta nana

Origanum vulgare humile

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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dparsons01

Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7b) | June 2010 | positive

Says above that Origanum compacta/compactum nana and Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum 'Humile' are the same plant. I've ordered both plant...Read More

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