Marjoram 'Sweet'

Scientific Name: Origanum majorana

Common Names: Sweet Marjoram, Knotted Marjoram, Pot Marjoram

Exposure: Full sun

Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

Width: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

Attracts: Bees and other pollinators

Foliage: Small, ovate, gray-green, aromatic leaves with a sweet, pine, and citrus scent

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Flower Color: White or pale pink

Uses: Culinary applications (e.g., seasoning for soups, stews, sauces, meats, vegetables), medicinal purposes, ornamental plantings

Plant Habit: Bushy sub-shrub with an upright, mounding growth habit

Water: Dry to medium moisture; prefers well-drained soils

Maintenance: Low; regular pruning encourages bushier growth

Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 9–11; often grown as an annual in cooler climates

General Information: Origanum majorana, commonly known as Sweet Marjoram, is a tender perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is cherished for its aromatic foliage, which emits a sweet, pine, and citrus scent. The plant typically grows in an upright mound, reaching heights of 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm) and spreading equally wide. During mid to late summer, it produces small, tubular white or pale pink flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.