Origanum Kent Beauty

Ornamental Oregano, Winter Sweet
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Deer Resistant
Rosy bracts make pendulous flowers resembling Hops. Prized as dried flowers. Origanum Kent Beauty is tolerant of full sun with lush silvery foliage that remains attractive all summer. Long blooming, the foliage has a spicy aromatic scent.

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Code ORKB

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Plant Type Perennials

Species

Height Short 8"

Spacing Plant 10" apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 5-9

Soil Type Normal, Clay

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Deer Resistant
  • Fragrant
  • Long-Blooming

Planting Sites

  • OK in Containers

Origanum General Information

Origanum are perfect for rock gardens. Ornamental Oregano is an attractive flowering perennial that is easy to grow. Must have good drainage, Avoid too moist (wet feet), Not for zones 3&4; may need to mulch or protect in Zone 5. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Origanum Plant Care

This low-maintenance plant prefers average, dryish soil with good winter drainage. Can be divided every 3 - 4 years in the spring. Trim off old stems in spring when new growth appears. Benefits from gravel mulch. Snip off old blooms to extend flowering period. Not good for cooking but flowers are attractive when dried.