Edibles – Herbs – Sweet Marjoram
Sweet Marjoram
Botanical name: origanum majorana
Beginner friendly?: moderate
Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread
Hardy zone: zones 6-9
Foliage color: green, gray
Flower color: white, pink
Bloom time: spring, summer
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: harvest and deadhead withered blooms and foliage year-round as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing
Landscape use: culinary garden, herbal garden, container plant, rock garden, edging
Special features: long-lasting blooms, deer resistant, fragrant, heat tolerant, culinary plant
Light needs: 6+ hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: sand, loam
Companion plants: tomatoes, onions, celery, rosemary, basil, lemon balm
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets in culinary amounts, excessive over consumption may potentially lead to toxic side effects for both pets and humansÂ
Invasive species: no
