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Key characteristics

Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 8 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 14 inches
Flower color: Purple bracts with pink to lavender flowers
Foliage color: Gray-green, aromatic
Bloom time: Summer to early fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Low to moderate
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies

Groundcovers

Origanum x hybrida ‘Kirigami’

Kirigami Ornamental Oregano

Origanum x hybrida 'Kirigami' is a stunning ornamental oregano prized for its unique, colorful bracts and aromatic foliage. Blooming from mid-summer through early fall, 'Kirigami' showcases clusters of purple to pink flowers surrounded by ornamental purple-green bracts, which deepen in color as the season progresses. The contrast between the delicate blooms and the richly hued bracts creates a striking visual display that makes this plant a favorite for hanging baskets, containers, and borders.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low to moderate

Bloom time

Summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Thyme · Mexican feather grass · Nepeta · Yarrow · Sedums · Blue oat grass

Design tip

Let the cascading stems spill naturally from containers, raised beds, or stone walls where the colorful bracts become a focal point. Pair it with upright flowers, silvery foliage, and airy grasses to create movement, contrast, and a relaxed Mediterranean-inspired display.

Printable plant sheet (PDF)