Origanum 'Amethyst Falls'
A trailing, semi-evergreen subshrub with aromatic, grey-green foliage and in summer pendent whorls of small, tubular, purple-pink flowers that can last into autumn depending on location; excellent for container growing to show off its cascading blooms

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Purple Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Origanum may be herbaceous perennials or deciduous or evergreen sub-shrubs, with aromatic foliage and spikes of small tubular flowers usually with conspicuous bracts
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Perfectly suited to container growing which shows off its cascading blooms in summer. Dislikes winter wet. See oregano cultivation for more information. Appears on Oregano & Marjoram trials index - see rhs.org.uk/trials-awards
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings or division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Cut back spent flower stems in early spring
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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