This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun
• Soil: tolerates most freely draining soils
• Flowering period: June to August
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Slender stems are clothed in aromatic, purple-flushed foliage and terminate in clusters of tubular purple flowers with reddish-purple bracts in summer. A compact perennial, it looks wonderful softening the edges of a path. Sadly though this oregano is not an edible form.
  
  
• Garden care: Cut back old flowered stems in spring.