Amanus oregano (Origanum amanum)

Amanus oregano (Origanum amanum) is a perennial plant that can grow up to 10cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Amanus oregano (Origanum amanum).

This plant is commonly known as Amanus oregano.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Amanus oregano
Scientific name: Origanum amanum
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: Up to 10cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Amanus oregano (Origanum amanum) – Emőke Dénes, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Perennial plants are one of the largest groups of plants.

They offer color, shape, fragrance and seasonal textures. The variety is such that there are plants to suit all sizes and styles of garden.

Traditionally, perennials are grown in borders, using a wall or hedge as a backdrop to bring out all their splendor during summer.

But since most gardens are not large enough for long borders dedicated exclusively to perennials, they are usually planted in mixed borders and beds, along with shrubs, annuals, biennials, and bulbs that extend the season of interest.

How to plant

In this section we will learn how to plant Amanus oregano (Origanum amanum), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.

Soil

Amanus oregano (Origanum amanum) is a plant that grows in chalk conditions. As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH alkaline pH.

Regarding drainage, Origanum amanum likes to grow in well drained soil.

Sunlight

Amanus oregano (Origanum amanum) should be grown in full sun places.

Cultivation profiles – Growing Amanus oregano (Origanum amanum) – Emőke Dénes, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons