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Origanum Majorana (Sweet Marjoram)

Origanum Majorana (Sweet Marjoram)

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Sweet Marjoram is a fragrant perennial herb valued for its soft, oval green leaves and delicate, sweetly aromatic flavour. Its compact, bushy growth and small flowers make it an attractive addition to herb gardens, borders, pots, containers, and kitchen gardens. The foliage is highly versatile and can be harvested fresh or dried for year-round culinary use.

Easy to grow in a warm, sunny position, Sweet Marjoram performs best in fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from regular harvesting to encourage fresh growth. The leaves are ideal for seasoning meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, salads, and Mediterranean-style dishes, adding a mild, sweet herbal flavour to home cooking.

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Mature height

30–60 cm

Mature width

30–50 cm

Spacing

30–40 cm

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Foliage

Green to grey-green foliage; small white to pale pink flowers

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Summer

Sun tolerance

Full

Maintenance

Low; water during dry periods, harvest regularly, and lightly prune to maintain compact growth.

Root System

Fibrous and moderately shallow; prefers fertile, well-drained soil and does not tolerate prolonged waterlogging.