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Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano

Origanum hybrid

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Overview

The Origanum hybrid 'Drops of Jupiter' is a mounded ornamental oregano from Proven Winners® with vivid chartreuse-yellow foliage and mauve-pink summer-to-fall flowers. It grows about 24 inches tall and spreads up to 36 inches wide. Plant in full sun and average, well-drained soil, with low to average moisture; it tolerates poor soil and resists deer. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.

Sun FullWater Medium
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — It grows about 24 inches tall and spreads up to 36 inches wide
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — is a luminous perennial oregano selected as much for its foliage as for its flowersDrops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — with low to average moisture; it tolerates poor soil and resists deerDrops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — billowing presence without becoming unrulyDrops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — Drops of Jupiter reaches up to about 24 inches tall and spreads as wide as 36 inchesDrops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — mounded cushion of chartreuse-yellow leaves that brings a freshDrops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — creating a soft haze of color that draws bees and butterflies+9

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2–2 Ft.
Mature width
3–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae

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Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — It grows about 24 inches tall and spreads up to 36 inches wide
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — is a luminous perennial oregano selected as much for its foliage as for its flowers
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — with low to average moisture; it tolerates poor soil and resists deer
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — billowing presence without becoming unruly
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — Drops of Jupiter reaches up to about 24 inches tall and spreads as wide as 36 inches
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — mounded cushion of chartreuse-yellow leaves that brings a fresh
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — creating a soft haze of color that draws bees and butterflies
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — Hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 9
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — but this plant is best appreciated as a refined ornamental accent.<br><br>At maturity
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — delicate mauve-pink to purple flower clusters rise above the foliage
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — commonly referred to as Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — with a gentler oregano flavor than culinary types
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — almost glowing quality to sunny plantings
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — The Origanum hybrid 'Drops of Jupiter'
Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano (Origanum hybrid) — Plant in full sun and average

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