Origanum calcaratum Pellaea ruffled foliage emerges with an

ruffled foliage emerges with an outstanding kaleidoscope mix of mauve

it will bowl you over with its floral show of pink flowers in mid-summer

The flower stalks on this selection emerge for us in mid-August to 18" tall

toothed leaves which emerge creamy white in spring

and you'll just have to adopt one

Origanum calcaratum Pellaea ruffled foliage emerges with an(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