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Photo unavailable ORIGANUM heracleoticum (Greek Oregano)
Greek Oregano, Winter Oregano

Perennial Herb: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Culinary herb that has a stronger flavor than others-adds spice. Use fresh or dried for seasoning. Doesn't grow 'true' from seed. Attracts bees, butterflies and insects. Good cut flower. Bloom color: white. Height: 1-2 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Hardy.

Photo unavailable ORIGANUM vulgare 'Aureum Prostratum'
Golden Creeping Marjoram, Golden Oregano

Perennial Herb: Drought & deer tolerant. Ornamental use: ground cover or in pots. Culinary use: meats, salads & vinegars. Attracts bees, butterflies & insects. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: mauve. Grows: to 6" with a spreading habit. Sun/part shade. Foliage burns in hot sun. Water: moderate. Black spots on foliage means it is too wet. USDA Z5-9.

Photo unavailable ORIGANUM vulgare 'Aureum Prostratum'
Golden Creeping Marjoram, Golden Oregano

Perennial Herb: Drought & deer tolerant. Ornamental use: ground cover or in pots. Culinary use: meats, salads & vinegars. Attracts bees, butterflies & insects. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: mauve. Grows: to 6" with a spreading habit. Sun/part shade. Foliage burns in hot sun. Water: moderate. Black spots on foliage means it is too wet. USDA Z5-9.

Photo unavailable ORIGANUM vulgare 'Aureum Prostratum'
Golden Creeping Marjoram, Golden Oregano

Perennial Herb: Drought & deer tolerant. Ornamental use: ground cover or in pots. Culinary use: meats, salads & vinegars. Attracts bees, butterflies & insects. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: mauve. Grows: to 6" with a spreading habit. Sun/part shade. Foliage burns in hot sun. Water: moderate. Black spots on foliage means it is too wet. USDA Z5-9.

Photo unavailable ORIGANUM vulgare 'Aureum Prostratum'
Golden Creeping Marjoram, Golden Oregano

Perennial Herb: Drought & deer tolerant. Ornamental use: ground cover or in pots. Culinary use: meats, salads & vinegars. Attracts bees, butterflies & insects. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: mauve. Grows: to 6" with a spreading habit. Sun/part shade. Foliage burns in hot sun. Water: moderate. Black spots on foliage means it is too wet. USDA Z5-9.

Photo unavailable ORIGANUM vulgare 'Hot & Spicy'
Spicy Italian Oregano

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Spicy aroma and flavor, described as "a tongue tingling flavor." Makes a great culinary seasoning fresh or dried. Can replace Italian Oregano. Nice border, container & cut flower plant. Attracts bees, butterflies & insects. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: purple. Height: 18 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Photo unavailable ORIGANUM vulgare 'White Anniversary'
Ornamental Oregano

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Has nice variegated creamy yellow foliage. Good ground cover, container, cut flower and edging plant. Can also use the leaves as a culinary seasoning, fresh or dried. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: pale mauve. Size: 5" x 18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

ORIGANUM vulgare 'White Anniversary', Ornamental Oregano ORIGANUM vulgare 'White Anniversary'
Ornamental Oregano

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Has nice variegated creamy yellow foliage. Good ground cover, container, cut flower and edging plant. Can also use the leaves as a culinary seasoning, fresh or dried. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: pale mauve. Size: 5" x 18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

ORIGANUM vulgare (Italian Oregano), Italian or Upright Oregano ORIGANUM vulgare (Italian Oregano)
Italian or Upright Oregano

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Pleasant aroma and flavor that makes a great culinary seasoning fresh or dried. Good border, container and cut flower plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and insects. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: soft lilac. Size: 18" x 18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

ORIGANUM vulgare (Italian Oregano), Italian or Upright Oregano ORIGANUM vulgare (Italian Oregano)
Italian or Upright Oregano

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Pleasant aroma and flavor that makes a great culinary seasoning fresh or dried. Good border, container and cut flower plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and insects. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: soft lilac. Size: 18" x 18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

ORIGANUM vulgare (Italian Oregano), Italian or Upright Oregano ORIGANUM vulgare (Italian Oregano)
Italian or Upright Oregano

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Pleasant aroma and flavor that makes a great culinary seasoning fresh or dried. Good border, container and cut flower plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and insects. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: soft lilac. Size: 18" x 18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

ORIGANUM vulgare (Italian Oregano), Italian or Upright Oregano ORIGANUM vulgare (Italian Oregano)
Italian or Upright Oregano

Perennial Herb: Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Pleasant aroma and flavor that makes a great culinary seasoning fresh or dried. Good border, container and cut flower plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and insects. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: soft lilac. Size: 18" x 18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.

Photo unavailable ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Abraxas'
Upright Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Highly aromatic w/strong flavor that is best for culinary applications. Ideal for roasting & grilling meat or fish & can be used in soups. Upright form; lvs are a mainstay for cooking & as garnish, & wonderful to grow in containers or beds. Blms: spring-summer. Blm color: blue. Height: 36". Exp.: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

Photo unavailable ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Barbecue'
Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Bred for the bbq! Has tall, straight stems that can be stripped & used as skewers on the grill! Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Good for containers & beds. Uses: culinary & ornamental. Fragrant foliage. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: lavender blue. Height: 4 ft. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Barbecue')

Photo unavailable ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Barbecue'
Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Bred for the bbq! Has tall, straight stems that can be stripped & used as skewers on the grill! Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Good for containers & beds. Uses: culinary & ornamental. Fragrant foliage. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: lavender blue. Height: 4 ft. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Barbecue')

Photo unavailable ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Blue Lagoon'
Creeping, Trailing or Dwarf Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use: ground cover, hanging baskets, hedges, borders, standards and topiary. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: deep blue. semi-spreading habit. Height: 12 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Blue Spires', Rosemary ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Blue Spires'
Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use-hedges, borders, standards and topiary. Fragrant foliage. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: medium blue. Height: to 4 feet. Expousre: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Blue Spires')

ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Blue Spires', Rosemary ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Blue Spires'
Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use-hedges, borders, standards and topiary. Fragrant foliage. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: medium blue. Height: to 4 feet. Expousre: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Blue Spires')

Photo unavailable ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Foxtail'
Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Semi-trailing Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use: ground cover, hanging baskets, hedges, borders, standards and topiary. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: medium blue. Ht: 3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Foxtail')

Photo unavailable ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Foxtail'
Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Semi-trailing Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use: ground cover, hanging baskets, hedges, borders, standards and topiary. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: medium blue. Ht: 3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Foxtail')

Photo unavailable ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Gorizia'
Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. A vigorous, upright cultivar with broad leaves (great for culinary use). Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use: hedge, border, standards and topiary. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: pale blue. Height: 48-60 inches. Width: 24-36 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Gorizia')

Photo unavailable ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Huntington Carpet'
Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use: ground cover, hanging baskets, hedges, borders, standards and topiary. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: deep blue. Arching, spreading to 1-2' x 4-8'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Huntington Carpet')

Photo unavailable ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Irene' cv. Renzels
Irene Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Tolerant of drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. Culinary use-fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use: ground cover, hanging baskets, hedges, borders, standards and topiary. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: strong blue-violet. Height: 2 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. PP#9124 (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Irene')

Photo unavailable ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Prostratus'
Creeping, Trailing or Dwarf Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay and gophers. Culinary uses: fresh or dried. Ornamental uses: hanging baskets, ground cover, hedges, borders, standards & topiary. Blooms time spring-summer. Bloom color: blue. Size: 2' x 4-8'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Prostratus')

Photo unavailable ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Speedy'
Rosemary

Evergreen shrub: Tolerates drought, coast, deer, fire, clay & gophers. This variety grows speedy and quick! Good for containers and beds. Culinary use: fresh or dried as a seasoning. Ornamental use: hedges, borders, standards and as a topiary. Fragrant foliage. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: light blue. Upright growth habit. Height: 30 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (new name SALVIA rosmarinus 'Speedy')

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