Origanum dictamnus Dittany of Crete (Labiatae)

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Origanum dictamnus
Dittany of Crete
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The Origanum dictamnus plant species is found in S. Europe - Crete. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dittany of Crete. Some home gardeners know the variety as Amaracus dictamnus. (L.)Benth.

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Latin Name:  Origanum dictamnus
Common Name:  Dittany of Crete
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Shady rocks in dry places in hugh mountains[50, 148].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil, but is not fussy as to soil type, thriving on chalk[1]. Prefers slightly alkaline conditions[1]. This species is not fully hardy in Britain according to one report[1] whilst another says that it is hardy to zone 7[200], which means that it can succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. It is, however, very susceptible to winter wet and so is more commonly grown under cover in this country[238]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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