Species
Photo to come
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
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 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
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 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
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 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