Ornamental Oregano

Origanum

A trailing/mounding ornamental oregano grown for cascading hop-like bracts and small flowers (e.g. 'Kent Beauty', 'Kirigami'); excellent in rock gardens, walls, and containers.

Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
low
Mature size
6-12 in × 12-18 in (trailing)
Bloom
Dangling pink/green hop-like bracts with small flowers, summer into fall.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9

Care guide

Quick ID

Trailing/mounding ornamental oregano (*Origanum*, e.g. 'Kent Beauty' / 'Kirigami'). Cascading hop-like pink-green bracts.

Sun & Site

Full sun (6+ hrs); lean, sharply drained soil. Drought-tolerant — ideal for rock gardens, walls, and containers in Draper. Avoid rich soil and wet feet.

Seasonal Care

Shear lightly after flowering to refresh. Cut back in fall or early spring.

In my garden

R3a4 plants
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
4
Plants
2026-05-19 purchase / 2026-05-23 planted (Creed)
Planted · ~0 yrs
What I've done here
  • 2026-05-23Ornamental oregano (Kirigami ×4)
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
R3b4 plants
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
4
Plants
2026-05-19 purchase / 2026-05-23 planted (Creed)
Planted · ~0 yrs
What I've done here
  • 2026-05-23Ornamental oregano (Kirigami ×4)
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
backyard westBed backyard west
SunFull sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
2026-05-19 (additions)
Planted · ~0 yrs
What I've done here
  • 2026-05-26Kent Beauty oregano planted (expanded patch)
  • 2026-04-20Mulched
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied