Origanum x 'Xera Cascade' | Xera Cascade Oregano
DESCRIPTION
Origanum x 'Xera Cascade' is an ornamental oregano known for its cascading habit and decorative floral display. From mid-summer through early fall, this hybrid produces clusters of pink flowers nestled among large, papery, hop-like bracts in shades of soft green and rose. The flowers and bracts drape gracefully over its stems, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, raised beds, or containers.
Developed for its ornamental qualities, 'Xera Cascade' is a hybrid oregano with origins in Mediterranean herb breeding. Its aromatic foliage adds an additional layer of interest, releasing a pleasant scent when touched. While not typically grown for culinary use, this variety attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing its role in the garden as both a visual and ecological asset.
DESCRIPTION
Origanum x 'Xera Cascade' is an ornamental oregano known for its cascading habit and decorative floral display. From mid-summer through early fall, this hybrid produces clusters of pink flowers nestled among large, papery, hop-like bracts in shades of soft green and rose. The flowers and bracts drape gracefully over its stems, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, raised beds, or containers.
Developed for its ornamental qualities, 'Xera Cascade' is a hybrid oregano with origins in Mediterranean herb breeding. Its aromatic foliage adds an additional layer of interest, releasing a pleasant scent when touched. While not typically grown for culinary use, this variety attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing its role in the garden as both a visual and ecological asset.
DESCRIPTION
Origanum x 'Xera Cascade' is an ornamental oregano known for its cascading habit and decorative floral display. From mid-summer through early fall, this hybrid produces clusters of pink flowers nestled among large, papery, hop-like bracts in shades of soft green and rose. The flowers and bracts drape gracefully over its stems, making it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, raised beds, or containers.
Developed for its ornamental qualities, 'Xera Cascade' is a hybrid oregano with origins in Mediterranean herb breeding. Its aromatic foliage adds an additional layer of interest, releasing a pleasant scent when touched. While not typically grown for culinary use, this variety attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing its role in the garden as both a visual and ecological asset.
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Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 8 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Silvery-blue, finely textured leaves
Flower color: Pale rose-lime bracts with tiny violet flowers, resembling elongated hop-like structures
Bloom time: Summer through fall
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Low
Maintenance: Low; cut back old growth in early spring to encourage new foliage
Growing zone: USDA zones 6a (-5º to -10ºF) to 10b
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant due to aromatic foliageThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.