Common Name
Common dittany
Wild oregano
Stonemint
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.5
Width (ft)
0.8 -
1.5
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: Dry (rarely to dry-mesic) forests and woodlands, shale barrens, and thin soils around rock outcrops; occurs on a wide range of soil and rock types. Common in the Virginia mountains and Piedmont; infrequent in the inner Coastal Plain; rare in the outer Coastal Plain
Wildlife Value: Bees, butterflies, and skippers are attracted to this plant for nectar
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
August
September
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Average
Soil Texture
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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