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Showy Pink Oregano

Origanum Sipyleum

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Overview

Showy Pink Oregano (Origanum sipyleum) is a perennial herb featuring clusters of delicate pink flowers atop stems reaching up to 2 feet. Its fragrant foliage, with a spread of roughly 18 inches, offers a burst of aroma when brushed against. This plant thrives in USDA Zones 5-8, enjoys full sun, and requires well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it provides a charming accent in borders or rock gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 7–11Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Showy Pink Oregano (Origanum Sipyleum) — Its fragrant foliage, with a spread of roughly 18 inches, offers a burst of aroma when brushed against
Showy Pink Oregano (Origanum Sipyleum) — This plant thrives in USDA Zones 5-8, enjoys full sun, and requires well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Showy Pink Oregano (Origanum Sipyleum) — Its fragrant foliage, with a spread of roughly 18 inches, offers a burst of aroma when brushed against
Showy Pink Oregano (Origanum Sipyleum) — This plant thrives in USDA Zones 5-8, enjoys full sun, and requires well-drained soil

Photograph: Tournasol7, CC BY 4.0 · source

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