Barbara Tingey Ornamental Oregano
Origanum vulgare
or-IG-uh-num HY-brid
Edibles: Herb
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Variegated
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
12–18 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Barbara Tingey Ornamental Oregano
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
90 Days
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Characteristics
Ornamental Mild