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Key characteristics

Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 12 to 24 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches
Flower color: Pale to deep pink, with small, tubular flowers arranged in clusters that form tight, rounded blooms
Foliage color: Green with reddish hues and aromatic leaves that release a strong fragrance when disturbed
Bloom time: June to September
Light: Full sun
Water: Drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; aromatic foliage deters deer and rabbits
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

Groundcovers

Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhaussen'

Herrenhaussen Ornamental Oregano

Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhaussen' is an aromatic perennial herb with fragrant, dark green leaves, forming a compact, bushy mound with a tidy habit. In mid to late summer, it produces clusters of small, tubular pink to purple flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The pleasant fragrance of the foliage adds an extra sensory element, making it a popular choice for herb gardens or as an edging plant in borders.

Light

Full sun

Water

Drought-tolerant

Bloom time

June to September

Find this plant

Works well in

Cottage Gardens
Borders
Pollinator Gardens
Rock Gardens

Companion plants

Thyme · Cistuses · Salvias · Catmints · Yarrow · Feather reed grass

Design tip

Plant this fragrant oregano in broad drifts where its colorful blooms can mingle naturally with other summer-flowering perennials. Repeat upright flower spikes, airy grasses, and contrasting foliage to create movement, texture, and a long season of pollinator-friendly color.

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