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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
ORIGANUM vulgare var. albiflorum
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Origin: | Selection for horticultural use. Origin Europe, Central Asia to Sibiria: nutrient poor grassland. |
| Basic Colour: | (white / cream) |
| Flower Colour: | white umbels |
| Natural Flowering Period: | June - September |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z4 - Z8
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| Foliage: | simple, orvate, slightly hirsute, deep green |
| Growth Habit: | cushion-forming / clumping |
| Height with Flowers: | 35 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 20 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry / sandy / well-drained |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | medicinal plant / tea herb / culinary herb / groundcover |
| Usage: | honey-bee food plant / for the rock garden / for green roofs / suitable for cutting |
| Portion weight: | 0.012 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.06667 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
15000 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
0.5 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(16) See 15 with the exception of germination being slower and more irregular. This poses no problems. (15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
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| Fertilizer: | Medium (150-200 ppm) |
