Family: Lamiaceae
Scientific Name: Origanum dictamnus
Common Name: Dittany of Crete
| Description | A draught tolerant tender perennial that works well in patio pots and baskets. |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 8-11 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | draught tolerant plant, can be grown on the dry side |
| Soil & Site | well drained |
| Growing Media | well drained |
| Temperature | hardy to 25 degrees F |
| Flowers | small, fragrant pink to purple flowers, used to make tea |
| Leaves | small gray leaves have a velvet texture |
| Stems | procumbent white woolly square stem |
| Dimensions | 12-15" |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Native Site | Grows wild in the mountains of Crete. |
| Notes & Reference | #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterrowd) |
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