Origanum calcaratum Acis Jeremy Spath

Jeremy Spath

Light open shade is best

a cluster of attractive creamy yellow flowers form at the base

a seedling selection from Iris 'Mary Bernard'

a superb deciduous groundcover for a wide range of soil conditions

Origanum calcaratum Acis Jeremy Spath(aka: Origanum tournefortii) Origanum calcaratum has proven to be one of the finest ornamental oreganos that we've grown. This vigorous species, hailing from limestone cliff crevices on the Greek Aegean Islands, forms a 15" tall x 3' wide patch of semi woody stems, clothed with small, fragrant, hairy foliage. Starting for us in late June, the clumps are smothered with a dazzling display of small pink flowers. Hot sun, dry soils, and good drainage are