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Marjoram, Ornamental Oregano, Showy Oregano 'Silver Anniversary'

Origanumlaevigatum

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

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Genus

Origanum (or-RI-ga-num)

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Species

laevigatum (lee-vih-GAY-tum)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Good Fall Color

Shiny/Glossy

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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mystic

Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

This is a small-leaved ornamental cultivar that is grown for its foliage and its flowers.The foliage is aromatic,but not of the quality for cooking.

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Marjoram, Ornamental Oregano, Showy Oregano 'Silver Anniversary'

Origanumlaevigatum

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