Origanum calcaratum 8b After the bulb reaches 8"

After the bulb reaches 8" across

The clumps are topped with arching spikes of large lavender flowers in early summer

where it can be found between 4

topped in July with a 22" tall spike of light lavender flowers

Although Adiantum caudatum emerges late here after a hard winter

Origanum calcaratum 8b After the bulb reaches 8"(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