This beautiful ornamental herb will brighten up your landscape! When planted in full sun, the leaves of 'Drops of Jupiter' are chartreuse yellow. Later in the summer, mauve pink flowers are held on purple calyxes. The calyxes hold after the flowers are spent and extend the attractiveness late into fall. Although it's related to the oregano commonly used in cooking, this herb is meant to show off in the garden, similar to the ornamental onion Allium 'Serendipity'. Its leaves are edible, but will not have as intense of a flavor as its cousins.
30ct Plug Tray |
72ct Plug Tray |
Height:
24.0 Inches
Spread:
36.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Yellow shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Modern Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Fragrant Foliage Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Specimen
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late WInter - Early Spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Notes:
72ct plugs can also be finished in a Premium 1-Gallon container in 10-12 weeks.
Growing Temperature:
65-70° F
Holding Temperature:
60-65° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.5 pour through method
Fertility:
100-150 ppm N
Vernalization:
Not required
Pests & Diseases:
There is typically not much pest pressure on oregano, but scout for aphids, spider mites and thrip. Maintain adequate spacing around plants and provide good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew, to which oregano is susceptible.
Potting & Timing:
This crop is easy to produce and is typically sold as a mound of colorful foliage rather than with flowers. Plugs can be planted for same season sales.
Moisture:
Slightly dry to moderate moisture levels. Oregano prefers well-drained media and slightly dry growing conditions, which will also help to prevent unwanted stretch.
Planting Level:
Plant plugs with the soil line even with the soil line of the finished container.
PGRs/Pinching:
Liners may be pinched at transplant to encourage lateral branching. Daminozide (B-Nine/Dazide) may be used to control stretch if needed, multiple applications at lower rates of 1500-2500 ppm are preferable to one, higher rate application.
Lighting:
Hight light levels recommended as this is a long day plant, with 14 hours required for flowering.
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Height:
24.0 Inches
Spread:
36.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Yellow shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Modern Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Fragrant Foliage Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Specimen
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late WInter - Early Spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Notes:
72ct plugs can also be finished in a Premium 1-Gallon container in 10-12 weeks.
Growing Temperature:
65-70° F
Holding Temperature:
60-65° F
Soil PH:
5.8-6.2
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.5 pour through method
Fertility:
100-150 ppm N
Vernalization:
Not required
Pests & Diseases:
There is typically not much pest pressure on oregano, but scout for aphids, spider mites and thrip. Maintain adequate spacing around plants and provide good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew, to which oregano is susceptible.
Potting & Timing:
This crop is easy to produce and is typically sold as a mound of colorful foliage rather than with flowers. Plugs can be planted for same season sales.
Moisture:
Slightly dry to moderate moisture levels. Oregano prefers well-drained media and slightly dry growing conditions, which will also help to prevent unwanted stretch.
Planting Level:
Plant plugs with the soil line even with the soil line of the finished container.
PGRs/Pinching:
Liners may be pinched at transplant to encourage lateral branching. Daminozide (B-Nine/Dazide) may be used to control stretch if needed, multiple applications at lower rates of 1500-2500 ppm are preferable to one, higher rate application.
Lighting:
Hight light levels recommended as this is a long day plant, with 14 hours required for flowering.
Michigan State University Top Performer -- 2020
Michigan State University Top Performer -- 2021
Michigan State University Top Performer -- 2022
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