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Origanum 'Kent Beauty'
Common Name: Hybrid Round-leaved Oregano
Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’ Kent Beauty Ornamental Oregano Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’ is a low-growing ornamental oregano grown mostly for its showy, hop-like flower bracts rather than for culinary use. This semi-evergreen perennial or small subshrub forms trailing to mounding stems with small, rounded, aromatic blue-green to silvery-green leaves. In summer, pendant clusters of papery bracts open in soft shades of pale green, cream, and pink, with small tubular pink flowers tucked among the bracts. It is especially attractive spilling over containers, rock walls, troughs, and sunny border edges. Type: Semi-evergreen perennial / ornamental herb Mature Size: 9–12 in. wide × 6–9 in. tall USDA Zones: 6a–9b; often grown as an annual in colder or wet-winter areas Form: Low, mounding to trailing; cascading stems Light: Full sun Soil / Water: Well-drained, dry to medium soil; drought tolerant once established; dislikes heavy, wet soil Bloom Time / Length: June–September; long summer bloom, often into early fall Wildlife: Flowers attract bees and butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for containers, hanging baskets, rock gardens, walls, edging, troughs, and dry sunny borders. The dangling pink-and-green bracts give it a soft, cascading look, making it one of the most ornamental oreganos. It is also useful as a dried flower because the papery bracts hold their form well. Care: Plant in full sun with sharp drainage. Avoid overwatering and avoid rich, soggy soils, especially in winter. Trim back old stems in spring once new growth begins. Pinch lightly after bloom if needed to keep the plant compact. In colder zones, grow in a container and overwinter in a protected, cool, bright location.
| Plant Type: | Perennial, Herb |
| Width: | 9"-12" |
| Height: | 6"-9" |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 6 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall |
| Shape: | Spreading, Low Mounding |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Dry Area, Average |
| Flower Color: | White, Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Spring Green |