Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ (Golden Oregano)

Highly popular, Origanum vulgare ‘Aureum’ (Oregano) is a bushy, woody-based perennial forming a spreading clump of wiry stems clothed with broadly ovate, bright golden-yellow leaves. The leaves are pleasantly aromatic but are usually not considered to be good for cooking. From midsummer to fall, tiny, light pink tubular flowers are produced in small terminal clusters above the foliage. Aureum makes a superb aromatic groundcover. Great for edging, in tubs and mixed containers, or to brighten up part shade areas of the garden.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Grows up to 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm).
• Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Good heat and drought tolerance. Intolerant of high humidity. Appreciates some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates.
• Low maintenance and relatively disease and pest free, this plant is also deer resistant.
• An excellent choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, Mediterranean gardens or containers.
• Cut back old flowered stems in early spring to keep the planting tidy and to induce growth of new leaves. 
• Propagate by cuttings of non-flowering shoots in mid-summer or by division in the autumn or spring.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
• Origanum vulgare is native from Europe to central Asia.