Hopflower Oregano

 

Hopflower Oregano is a perennial flower with trailing stems. The dangling chartreuse, hop-like bracts enclose tiny lavender flowers in the summer. Later the bracts dry to a soft brown color and rustle in the wind.

It is very attractive when planted in a spot where it can drape over a wall or boulder.

 

Hopflower Oregano

 

Hopflower Oregano is a perennial flower with trailing stems. The dangling chartreuse, hop-like bracts enclose tiny lavender flowers in the summer. Later the bracts dry to a soft brown color and rustle in the wind.

It is very attractive when planted in a spot where it can drape over a wall or boulder.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Origanum libanoticum

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Pronunciation

or-RI-ga-num lib-an-OT-ih-kum

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Mature Height

12 to 18 in.

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Mature Spread

18 to 24 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

lavender flowers enclosed in chartreuse-colored bracts

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Bloom time

summer to fall

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Mediterranean

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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