Origanum majorana
SWEET MARJORAM
Lamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names: Majorana majorana

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Origanum majorana
SWEET MARJORAM
Lamiaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen sub-shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink or white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: aromatic; grey-green

Edibility: culinary herb, edible leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, informal edging, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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