Golden Oregano is a bushy, edible perennial herb more used as an ornament for its showy gold foliage and pleasant aroma. The short flower clusters of pale white-pink flowers in summer are often removed to fully appreciate the foliage. Grows best with afternoon shade in Southern climates and well drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial, Herb |
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Origins: |
Europe and Central Asia |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White/Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Rust may occur. Watch for powdery mildew and leaf spot. Cut back old stems to encourage growth and avoid legginess.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Verbena, Stonecrop, Fountain Grass
IMAGES: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' Lebiodka pospolita 2019-05-24 01, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) User:BotBln, Origanum vulgare Aureum BotGardBln07122011D, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) User:BotBln, Origanum vulgare Aureum BotGardBln07122011A, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Hans Bernhard (Schnobby), Bowl, Sissinghurst, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
