Origanum microphyllum plant

Origanum microphyllum

  • Perennial
  • 10-20 cm high
  • Soft-coloured flowers
  • Very hardy
  • For a sunny position

Garden use

Use

Pot Troughs Small garden Planters Solitary

Site and growing conditions

Scree Crevice garden Gravel garden Rockgarden Dry bed

Ornamental value and special features

Scented

Growth

Slow

Care

Moderate

Characteristics

Height 10 - 20 cm
Flowering time June - September
Flower colour pink
Growth habit tuft
Growth rate slow
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered
Moisture average
Soil pervious
Soil fertility none to little

Botanical information

Botanical name Origanum microphyllum
Genus Origanum
Family Lamiaceae