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Cunila origanoides - AMERICAN DITTANY ("native oregano")
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CUN-ORI-X
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American dittany is reminiscent of oregano or marjoram. It belongs to the same mint family (Lamiaceae) but is a less common perennial in our yards. It has smaller purple tubular flowers, lovely scented leaves and stems, and a late flowering season. Moderately important for monarchs. It was previously used as a medicinal plant for curing fever and headaches; now its main use is in herbal teas.
Interesting perennial for the herb garden, front of a border, rock garden, native plant garden, monarch gardens or naturalized area. A very valuable perennial due to its ability to grow in dry shade. Good companions can be native Antennaria, Arenaria stricta, Artemisia frigida, Aster linariifolia, Coreopsis lanceolata, Dalea, Monarda bradburiana, Monarda punctata, Oenothera perennis, Penstemon hirsutus (or other Penstemons), Phlox subulata, Phlox bifida, Iris cristata, shorter Liatris (L. mucronathus, microcephallus), Monarda punctata, Silene caroliniana, Solidago nemoralis, grasses like Boutelloa gracilis and its varieties, Koeleria cristata, or non-native herbs like thyme, oregano, lavender etc.
Picture copyright : Eric Hunt, Wikipedia Commons
Blooming Time: July to August
Size: 1-1.5’ tall and wide
USDA Zones: 5 to 8
Culture: from full sun to half shade, requires some drainage in the soil (rocks, gravel, sand). Heavy soils have to be lightened by sand and gravel. Grows well in shallow soils and dry shade. Soil can be slightly acidic, neutral or lightly alkaline. Can grow in average soil if other robust and vigorous plants are not around it.
Moisture Needs: dry, medium-dry, medium with drainage
Origin: native wildflower to Eastern United States, upland rocky woodlands, thinly wooded bluffs, upper wooded slopes, and semi-shaded areas of sandstone cliffs
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: pollinated by bees and flies, moderately important nectar plant of migrating Monarch butterflies in autumn. Host plant for caterpillars of several moths and one leaf beetle.
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot (1.22 pt/580 ml)
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Cunila origanoides - AMERICAN DITTANY ("native oregano")
$9.99
American dittany is reminiscent of oregano or marjoram. It belongs to the same mint family (Lamiaceae) but is a less common perennial in our yards. It has smaller purple tubular flowers, lovely scented leaves and stems, and a late flowering season. Moderately important for monarchs. It was previously used as a medicinal plant for curing fever and headaches; now its main use is in herbal teas.
Interesting perennial for the herb garden, front of a border, rock garden, native plant garden, monarch gardens or naturalized area. A very valuable perennial due to its ability to grow in dry shade. Good companions can be native Antennaria, Arenaria stricta, Artemisia frigida, Aster linariifolia, Coreopsis lanceolata, Dalea, Monarda bradburiana, Monarda punctata, Oenothera perennis, Penstemon hirsutus (or other Penstemons), Phlox subulata, Phlox bifida, Iris cristata, shorter Liatris (L. mucronathus, microcephallus), Monarda punctata, Silene caroliniana, Solidago nemoralis, grasses like Boutelloa gracilis and its varieties, Koeleria cristata, or non-native herbs like thyme, oregano, lavender etc.
Picture copyright : Eric Hunt, Wikipedia Commons
Blooming Time: July to August
Size: 1-1.5’ tall and wide
USDA Zones: 5 to 8
Culture: from full sun to half shade, requires some drainage in the soil (rocks, gravel, sand). Heavy soils have to be lightened by sand and gravel. Grows well in shallow soils and dry shade. Soil can be slightly acidic, neutral or lightly alkaline. Can grow in average soil if other robust and vigorous plants are not around it.
Moisture Needs: dry, medium-dry, medium with drainage
Origin: native wildflower to Eastern United States, upland rocky woodlands, thinly wooded bluffs, upper wooded slopes, and semi-shaded areas of sandstone cliffs
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: pollinated by bees and flies, moderately important nectar plant of migrating Monarch butterflies in autumn. Host plant for caterpillars of several moths and one leaf beetle.
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot (1.22 pt/580 ml)
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