Golden oregano (Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’) is an herb that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: golden oregano or golden marjory.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: golden oregano, golden marjory
Scientific name: Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’
Plant type: Herbs, Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Golden oregano (Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Golden oregano (Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’) – User:BotBln, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
