Marjoram
Origanum majorana
Also known as
Marjolein (Afr.), Sweet marjoram, Knotted marjoram
Origanum-majorana-flowers by Sten (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
90cm | Max | 50cm |
20cm | Min | 20cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Marjoram Overview
Origanum majorana is also known as Sweet Marjoram. It is a low-growing compact perennial herb from the mint family, Lamiaceae. Often grown as an annual. It has a spreading habit, the leaves are soft with a subtle sweet aromatic flavour and often used like origanum in cooking. Flowers are small and delicate, coloured white-purple. Sweet Marjoram can be planted as pretty groundcover or its a favourite in the vegetable patch or kitchen garden. It is well known for its culinary as well as medicinal uses.
Common problems with Marjoram
Marjoram Companion Plants
How to harvest Marjoram
Harvest leaves throughout the year and the flowers just before the seeds mature.
How to propagate Marjoram
Cuttings
It is essential that the basal portion of the cutting is woody. Take the cutting from more or less 20cm down the stem and then proceed to root it.
Seed
The best time to sow seeds is during the spring and summer months. The seeds should be placed shallowly below the surface. Germination is expected to take 10-14 days.
Division
Special features of Marjoram
Repels harmful insects
Crop rotation
Light Feeder
Attractive leaves
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Marjoram
Herb
Medicinal
It is known to have antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal qualities. In addition to these also has cardiovascular and emotional benefits.
Edible
Leaves and flowers are used in cooking.
