Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Hybrid origin
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
Common Name
Irish Moss
Ornamental Oregano
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
सजावटी अजवायन
In German
Irish Moss
Ornamental Oregano
In French
Irish Moss
ornement origan
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Ornamentales orégano
In Greek
Irish Moss
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
ornamental Oregano
In Polish
mech irlandzki
ozdobne Oregano
In Latin
Irish Moss
decentius Oregano
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Not Available
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano? We provide you with everything About Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano. Irish Moss doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Oregano doesn't have thorns. Also Irish Moss does not have fragrant flowers. Irish Moss has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Ornamental Oregano has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano
Season and care of Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Oregano is Loam while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano Physical Information
Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
- Ornamental Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano
Care of Irish Moss and Ornamental Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Ornamental Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ornamental Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.