Origanum calcaratum Pellaea ruffled foliage emerges with an

ruffled foliage emerges with an outstanding kaleidoscope mix of mauve

low woodland

but equally tolerant of rainy conditions

From a giant underground tuber

where you expect an ascot

Origanum calcaratum Pellaea ruffled foliage emerges with an(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