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Origanumcalcaratum

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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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Species

calcaratum (kal-ka-RAY-tum)

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Synonym

Origanum calcarticum

Origanum tournefortii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Succulent

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Magenta (pink-purple)

Green

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Groundcovers

Herbs

Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Bronze

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for drying and preserving

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

4.5 or below (very acidic)

4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

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)

8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)

over 9.1 (very alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

Boynton Beach, Florida

Delray Beach, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

Dover, New Jersey

North Plains, Oregon

Plano, Texas

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soldiersong

North Plains, OR (Zone 8a) | November 2010 | neutral

INVASIVE!!!! Do NOT allow to go to seed unless you want these everywhere!!!!!!!

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