Sweet Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a fragrant culinary herb with leaves that carry a sweet, spicy aroma and flavor, much like oregano but softer and sweeter. An attractive container and border plant, it grows 1 to 2 feet tall and pairs well with a wide range of dishes.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Origanum majorana
• Type: open-pollinated culinary herb
• Non-GMO
• Height: 1 to 2 feet (30 to 61 cm)
• Hardiness: tender perennial in Zones 9 to 11
• Sun: full sun

Best for

• Seasoning fish, roast meats, and casseroles
• Soups, salads, and vinegars
• Teas and jellies
• Container and border plantings
• Drying for off-season use

How to grow

Sow seeds shallowly, about 1/4 inch deep, in full sun and keep lightly moist until they sprout. Plants sprawl quickly, so give them room. Harvest leaves throughout the season and dry surplus at season's end to extend their use. It returns as a tender perennial only in Zones 9 to 11.

Flavor profile

Sweet and mildly spicy with a warm, fragrant character softer than oregano.

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