Origanum ‘Barbarn Tingey’, round leaved oregano
Family: Lamiaceae
Description:
Origanum ‘Barbar Tingey’ is notable for a showy floral display in which attractive bracts are expanded to almost engulf the flower. These bracts transition from yellow-green to pinkish and finish as brown before dying back in the winter. This completely herbaceous low-growing species has rounded, green-gray foliage.
Growing conditions:
This species grows best in full sun with well-drained soil.
Suitable uses:
Origanum ‘Barbara Tingey’ is often used as a ground cover, but also works very well in a raised container with foliage cascading over a wall, or in an alpine rock garden. Bumble bees, a ground nesting species, love this ground clinging and long-lasting floral display.
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