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Origanum libanoticum
Origanum libanoticum (Lebanese oregano, hopflower oregano, cascading hopflower oregano, ornamental oregano or cascading oregano) is a species of herbaceous flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to the mountains of Lebanon and Syria.
Origanum libanoticum is prized for its attractive foliage but especially for its pink bracts and flowers; it blooms from summer to fall.
Origanum libanoticum is planted as an ornamental herb for its attractive flowers and foliage and not for culinary purposes. The bracts are valued for their use in dried floral arrangements.
Origanum libanoticum is hardy and has good heat and drought tolerance. It can be easily grown in well-drained soil in full sun. A regular watering schedule during the first growing season is necessary to establish the plants extensive root system. The plant tolerates gritty, sandy loams but soil drainage is highly favorable for adequate growth. Winter survival may be enhanced by siting this plant in a protected location with a winter mulch. The spent dried flowers should be snipped off at winter's end to boost cold hardiness.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Origanum libanoticum by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
