Oregano, Kent Beauty

A cascading ornamental oregano. This trailing variety produces papery, everlasting pink flowers nestled among gray-green leaves borne on fine wiry stems giving it a lovely, delicate appearance. Well suited for use in dried flower arrangements. Great foliage plant to spill out of hanging pots and baskets or for rock gardens. Use in small space gardens or containers where its features can be appreciated close up. Herbaceous annual, or may be perennial in mild winter. Prefers fertile, well drained soils. Full sun, or part shade in hot, dry climates.

Best when used fresh, although oregano dries well and retains much of its flavor. For the strongest flavor do not harvest until just before flowering – the autumn flowering varieties have the most flavor. 

To harvest: bunch stems together and hang in a cool and airy place to dry. Once dry, strip the leaves from the stem and store in an airtight container. For fresh use, snip leaves or small sections of the plant after it has reached six inches in height. Keeping oregano clipped in this way will help the plant to bush out and encourage more foliage growth.

Many people skip the drying process altogether and simply chop the leaves finely, and either - add a small amount of water and freeze in ice cube trays for later use, or add the chopped leaves to softened butter. The oregano butter, when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, will last for several weeks.

Height 6 Inches

Spread 12-24 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone tender perennial

Characteristics & Attributes for Origanum rotundifolium