Origanum Species, Oregano

Origanumlibanoticum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Origanum (or-RI-ga-num)
Species
libanoticum (lib-an-OT-ih-kum)
Synonym
Amaracus libanoticus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ventura, California

Denver, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado

Parker, Colorado

Abita Springs, Louisiana

Roswell, New Mexico

Bronx, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Sayre, Pennsylvania

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Boerne, Texas

Mansfield, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Seattle, Washington

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Salt Lake City, UT (Zone 5b) | August 2005 | positive

Very unique and interesting plant to grow. It always attracts the attention of my neighbors. The bees love the little purple flowers an...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | October 2001 | neutral

A low-growing, spreading variety with pink flowers. Grown as an ornamental variety.

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