Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Argentina, Chile
Types
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-2
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Ornamental Oregano
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
सजावटी अजवायन
boxberry
In German
Ornamental Oregano
boxberry
In French
ornement origan
boxberry
In Spanish
Ornamentales orégano
boxberry
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
boxberry
In Portuguese
ornamental Oregano
boxberry
In Polish
ozdobne Oregano
boxberry
In Latin
decentius Oregano
Burning
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Ericales
Family
Lamiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Origanum
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Oregano and Boxberry
Season and care of Ornamental Oregano and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Oregano and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Ornamental Oregano and Boxberry Physical Information
Ornamental Oregano and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Oregano and Boxberry are as follows:
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
Ornamental Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ornamental Oregano and Boxberry
Care of Ornamental Oregano and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.