Kirigami is an ornamental oregano that is borderline hardy in my zone 5 garden. I planted some in my garden in 2023, we shall see if it overwinters. Having said that, Kirigami makes a great, drought-tolerant annual in containers. Plants have light green foliage with purple bracts and pink flowers that droop over the edges of containers.
This is my personal growing guide. I use it to track seed sources, when to start seeds and if I should adjust growing conditions in my own greenhouse and garden. Please don’t consider this professional grower’s advice. I like the information cards from Ball Seed – here is Ornamental Oregano Kirigami.
FAVOURITE VARIETIES AND SOURCES
Swallowtail Garden Seeds
- Kirigami
| Hardiness | Perennial to zone 5/6, tolerates light frost, 20°F (-28.9°C) |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Bloom time & length | None |
| Deadheading | None |
| Water/soil | Heat and drought-tolerant, well-draining |
| Height | 8-10 inches |
| Width | 12-14 inches, mounding slightly trailing |
| Fertilizer | Moderate |
My own notes: This looks best on its own in a small container
SEED STARTING
- start seeds 10 weeks before last frost date (Mar 11)
- Press tiny seeds into the soil surface; do not cover, need light to germinate.
- Germinates at 65-70°F or 18-21°C, germinates in 14 days.
GROWING CONDITIONS
- Grow cooler on temperature 60-65°F (16-18°C)
- Allow soil to dry out
- More light = more pink bracts
- Can go out early as it tolerates light frost