Origanum dictamnus
dittany of Crete
Flower Colors
Description
A compact, dome forming, evergreen sub-shrub to 15cm tall, with attractive arching stems bearing aromatic, rounded, densely felted, grey-green, leaves occasionally purple-mottled. Dense, nodding whorls of funnel-shaped pink flowers among hop-like purple bracts, appear in summer
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
ClumpingSpreading
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 7-11
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
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Key Features
FragrantCottage and informal gardenCity and courtyard gardensMediterranean climate plantsPatio and container plantsRock gardenWildlife gardensCoastalConservatory and greenhouse