Kent Beauty ornamental oregano
Origanum 'Kent Beauty'
Kent Beauty ornamental oregano (Origanum 'Kent Beauty') is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 4–8 in tall and 8–12 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun. Pink hop-like bracts cascade over walls. Drought-tough, pollinator favorite.
low to medium water4–8 in tall and 8–12 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistantToxic to dogs
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Origanum 'Kent Beauty'
- Variety / cultivar
- 'Kent Beauty'
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 4–8 in tall and 8–12 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- moderate
- Wind tolerance
- moderate
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- pink, purple
- Bloom time
- mid summer, late summer
- Pollinator value
- high
- Good for
- between pavers, south wall
Planting & establishment
Water weekly first summer. Mediterranean — needs sharp drainage and supplemental water in our dry Junes.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Kent Beauty ornamental oregano good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Kent Beauty ornamental oregano is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Kent Beauty ornamental oregano get?
- It matures to about 4–8 in tall and 8–12 in wide.
- How much water does Kent Beauty ornamental oregano need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Kent Beauty ornamental oregano safe for dogs?
- No — Kent Beauty ornamental oregano is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
