Origanum calcaratum Acis pure white border with a

pure white border with a tetraploid look

a superb deciduous groundcover for a wide range of soil conditions

a seedling selection from Iris 'Mary Bernard'

Vivien was an amazing plantswoman

Origanum calcaratum Acis pure white border with a(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