Sweet Marjoram

Origanum majorana.

Marjoram is a tender perennial herb in warmer regions and grown as an annual. Marjoram is native to the Mediterranean and a member of the mint family. This “Sweet Marjoram” as it’s often called, is a popular culinary herb in Middle Eastern cuisine and is a relative to oregano. With knotted pink-to-white flower buds and aromatic sage-green leaves .

• Latin Name: Origanum majorana
• Days to Maturity: 60+(leaves) 90+(flowers, seeds) Perennial
• Seed Planting Depth: 1/4”
  
• Seed Plant Spacing: 18-24”
• Growth Habit: Upright/multi-branching/bush-like
• Soil Preference: Rich, loose and well-drained
• Temp Preference: Warm to cool
• Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
• Color: Oval sage-green leaves, knotted pink-to-white flowers
  
• Flavor: Aromatic, sweet, hints of citrus, minty similar to pine