| Botanical name | Origanum marjorana |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This plant has pinkish-white flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Marjoram (sweet) |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Origanum marjorana is a compact, bushy, grey-green plant with small leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Marjoram makes a good container plant, in a large pot with good drainage. |
| Soil conditions | Marjoram plants need good drainage. |
| Uses | The leaves are used to flavour egg, meat or vegetable dishes. |
| Wildlife attractions | This plant will attract bees. |
| Interesting planting ideas | They are very easy to grow and great companion plants. Grow under tomatoes, green peppers and brinjals, no insect will come near them. The entire vegetable garden will benefit from these plants, even between roses and summer annuals. Moreover, It will encourage bees to pollinate nearby fruit trees. |
| Interesting info | Marjoram is particularly valued for its sweet, spicy scent. It has strong insect-repelling abilities, rich flavonoids and volatile oils. |
| Propagation | Grow from seed or stem cuttings taken during midsummer. |
| Harvest | Pick leaves when required and the flower when they start maturing into seeds. All parts can be used. |
| When to sow | |
| Seed sowing instructions | Sow seeds in trays. |
Origanum marjorana (Marjoram (sweet))
- Botanical name: Origanum marjorana
- Common name(s): Marjoram (sweet)
- Categories: Herbs
Plant description:
A perennial herb usually grown as an annual. It is a compact, bushy, grey-green plant with small leaves and pinkish-white flowers.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Origanum laevigatum
Botanical Pronunciation: or-RI-ga-num
Origanum marjorana requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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This plant has pinkish-white flowers.
Origanum marjorana is a compact, bushy, grey-green plant with small leaves.
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