Family: Lamiaceae

Scientific Name: Origanum dictamnus

Common Name: Dittany of Crete

DescriptionA draught tolerant tender perennial that works well in patio pots and baskets.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone8-11
Sunlightfull
Moisturedraught tolerant plant, can be grown on the dry side
Soil & Sitewell drained
Growing Mediawell drained
Temperaturehardy to 25 degrees F
Flowerssmall, fragrant pink to purple flowers, used to make tea
Leavessmall gray leaves have a velvet texture
Stemsprocumbent white woolly square stem
Dimensions12-15"
Propagationcuttings
Native SiteGrows wild in the mountains of Crete.
Notes & Reference#109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterrowd)
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