Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
Common Name
Ornamental Oregano
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
In Hindi
सजावटी अजवायन
Missouri primrose
In German
Ornamental Oregano
Missouri Primel
In French
ornement origan
Oenothera macrocarpa
In Spanish
Ornamentales orégano
prímula Missouri
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
Missouri primrose
In Portuguese
ornamental Oregano
Missouri Primrose
In Polish
ozdobne Oregano
Wiesiołek ozdobny
In Latin
decentius Oregano
Primrose Missouri
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Myrtales
Family
Lamiaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ornamental Oregano and Missouri Primrose
Season and care of Ornamental Oregano and Missouri Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Oregano and Missouri Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Missouri Primrose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Loam and for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Oregano and Missouri Primrose Physical Information
Ornamental Oregano and Missouri Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Oregano and Missouri Primrose are as follows:
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
Ornamental Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
- Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Ornamental Oregano and Missouri Primrose
Care of Ornamental Oregano and Missouri Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Missouri Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.