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Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’


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Origanum 'Aureum' is an edible, trailing, gold version of oregano.


Description:
A useful, wonderfully fragrant edger or wall-spiller with golden leaves through much of the year and well into fall. Once established it will completely suppress weeds. The fragrant foliage has a mild flavour and can be used for culinary purposes including as a bright garnish.


Common Name: Golden Oregano

Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)

Zone Hardiness: 4

Light: Full Sun

Height: 8-12"

Width: 12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour: Pink

Secondary Bloom Colour:

Class: Semi-evergreen

Type: Perennial

Bloom Time: Summer

Soil Moisture: Average

Stem Colour:

Fragrance: Yes

Berries:

Benefits:

Deer Resistant: Unknown

BC Native: No

Native Habitat: Dry grassy areas and scrub, usually on calcareous soils.

Award: AGM

Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia

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