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Herbaceous Perennial
Bushy
Leaf
old H4 (hardy)
Pink and Dark Purple in Autumn, Spring and Summer
Green in Autumn, Spring and SummerPurple in Winter
0.1-0.5 metres
2-5 years
oregano 'Herrenhausen'
Lamiaceae
Origanum may be herbaceous perennials or deciduous or evergreen sub-shrubs, with aromatic foliage and spikes of small tubular flowers usually with conspicuous bracts
'Herrenhausen' is a woody-based herbaceous perennial forming a loose clump of wiry stems to 45cm, with small, ovate, purple-flushed leaves and heads of tubular pink flowers with deep purple bracts
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Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet
Propagate by division in spring. Propagate by basal cuttings in late spring
Cottage/Informal Garden, Garden Edging, Gravel Garden, Mediterranean Climate Plants, Rock Garden, Patio/Container Plants or Flower borders and beds
Cut back old, flowered stems in early spring
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
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