Golden Oregano

Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum'

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Overview

Golden Oregano (Origanum vulgare 'Aureum') is a vibrant, aromatic herb featuring golden-yellow foliage. This perennial stands 18 inches tall and spreads up to 24 inches wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade. It's best utilized in zones 4-9, adding color contrast to borders and herb gardens. Culinary use is similar to regular oregano, but with a milder flavor. Drought-tolerant once established, it offers a delightful fragrance and attracts pollinators.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — Golden Oregano (Origanum vulgare 'Aureum') is a vibrant, aromatic herb featuring golden-yellow foliage

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — This perennial stands 18 inches tall and spreads up to 24 inches wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — It's best utilized in zones 4-9, adding color contrast to borders and herb gardens

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — Culinary use is similar to regular oregano, but with a milder flavor

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — Drought-tolerant once established, it offers a delightful fragrance and attracts pollinators

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — commonly referred to as Golden Oregano

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — This cultivar of the wild oregano species showcases a captivating display of golden-yellow leaves

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–12 Inches
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — Golden Oregano (Origanum vulgare 'Aureum') is a vibrant, aromatic herb featuring golden-yellow foliage

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — This perennial stands 18 inches tall and spreads up to 24 inches wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — It's best utilized in zones 4-9, adding color contrast to borders and herb gardens

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — Culinary use is similar to regular oregano, but with a milder flavor

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — Drought-tolerant once established, it offers a delightful fragrance and attracts pollinators

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — commonly referred to as Golden Oregano

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — This cultivar of the wild oregano species showcases a captivating display of golden-yellow leaves

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — making it a striking contrast to the traditional greenery in your garden

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — Growing to an average height of 1 to 2 feet with a similar spread

Golden Oregano (Origanum Vulgare 'Aureum') — While it tolerates a range of soil types, it thrives in conditions that mimic its Mediterranean origin

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