Drops of Jupiter Ornamental Oregano

‘Drops of Jupiter’ is a named ornamental oregano with chartreuse-yellow foliage and late-season mauve-pink flowers held above persistent purple calyxes. The mounded perennial grows about 24 inches tall and 36 inches wide, and its edible leaves have a milder flavor than culinary oregano. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/origanum/drops-jupiter-ornamental-oregano-origanum-hybrid) lists it for full sun and USDA zones 4–9; [Pleasant Run Nursery](https://www.pleasantrunnursery.com/plant-name/Origanum-x-Drops-of-Jupiter) confirms the exact selection, size and PP33367 patent identifier. ## Garden use Use this foliage-forward selection in a sunny border, container or mass planting where its bright leaves contrast with dark foliage and its flower heads can remain visible into fall. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers, while the aromatic foliage is reported to resist deer. Although edible, its flavor is milder than standard culinary oregano, so it is best treated as an ornamental herb. ## Growing Plant in full sun in average or poorer soil with good drainage. Provide average moisture while the plant establishes; once established, Proven Winners identifies it as drought and heat tolerant. The reported hardiness range is USDA zones 4–9. Its mature spread is about 36 inches, so leave room for a rounded mound rather than crowding it among compact herbs. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower stems after their display or leave the purple calyxes in place for continued fall interest. Keep the crown open and avoid waterlogged soil. The plant patent record identifies this selection as PP33367.