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Dwarf Greek Oregano

Scientific name: Origanum vulgare 'Compacta Nana'
Taxonomy
Family:Lamiaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:0 ft
Width:2 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:June to September
Bloom Color:Lavender
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The cultivar name of ‘Compacta Nana' comes from the densely packed growth habit that this plant develops.

  Morphology:
This is a low growing perennial ground cover that attains a height of only 5”’ but can spread out laterally to more than 24”. The linear leaves dark green.

Lavender flowers are borne from June through to September.

The flowers attract butterflies and bees.

  Adaptation:
This is drought tolerant species that needs full sun to thrive. It may die out if it is planted on sites that don’t drain well.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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