Dittany Of Crete
Origanum dictamnus
Called Dittany of Crete because it comes from the Isle of Crete, this plant is relatively new to the U.S. Its round, fuzzy gray leaves make a great canvas for the 6 inch pink flower stalks that appear in summer. Popular for its medicinal values.
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 12 in. tall and wide |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Edible |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Green Roof, Rock Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 2607 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Remove old flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season.
Called Dittany of Crete because it comes from the Isle of Crete, this plant is relatively new to the U.S. Its round, fuzzy gray leaves make a great canvas for the 6 inch pink flower stalks that appear in summer. Popular for its medicinal values.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Remove old flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season.
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing to 12 in. tall and wide |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Edible |
| Landscape uses: | Container, Green Roof, Rock Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 2607 |
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