Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ Golden oregano
Golden oregano is a cultivated variety of oregano for use as an ornamental ground cover. It is not found in the wild. Identification: This low herb rarely is 6-12" (15-30 cm) in height, spreading slowly to 18-24" (45-60 cm) around, with yellow-green leaves ½-1" (1.3-2.5 cm) in size. Flowers are small, pink, lavender, or purple. Edibility: This is an edible oregano cultivar. Online References:
Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ on Perennials.com Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ at the Fine Gardening Plant Guide Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ on malmborgsinc.com
Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020. © FloraFinder.org. All rights reserved. |
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