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.