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Re: Origanum Kent Beauty

"Dear Nan:
    I allow Origanum 'Kent Beauty' to dry after its bloom.   The spent
bracts create winter interest along my trails.  If the yellowing foliage at
the base bothers you, plant a miniature thyme at its base.
Best, Vicki
Western Montana

-----Original Message-----
From: Nan Sterman <nsterman@mindsovermatter.com>
To: perennials@mallorn.com <perennials@mallorn.com>;
medit-plants@ucdavis.edu <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
Date: Thursday, July 30, 1998 2:59 PM
Subject: Origanum Kent Beauty


>Hi everyone!  I have that wonderful oregano 'Kent Beauty' with its light
>green bracts and delicate pink stamens (or are those the petals???).
>Anyway, the foliage is starting to brown near the base, though it's
>beautiful towards the ends of the branches and I wonder if I should cut it
>back a ways.  If I do, will it regrow still or will it die back?  I want to
>prolong the show for as long as possible.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Nan Sterman, Master Composter in residency
>San Diego County, California
>Sunset zone 24, USDA zone 10b or 11
>
>
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