Ozark Sundrops
Origanum vulgare
or-ih-GAH-num vul-GAIR-ee
Perennials: Rock Star
Oregano
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Open cup-shaped flowers on sprawling stems. Very tolerant of hot sites and any soils. Opens late in the day and closes before morning.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Spreading
Height
6–12 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Cup
Characteristics
Type
Native Selection
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division