Pot Marjoram (Origanum onites)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Origanum onites is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring for salad dressings, vegetables and legumes and are best added in the final stages of cooking. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; They are used as a flavouring for salad dressings, vegetables and legumes and are best added in the final stages of cooking.; A strong thyme-like aroma, the leaves are used as a substitute for oregano or marjoram, but they are inferior in flavour.; A slightly bitter flavour, it is not nearly so sweet and delicate as O.

Habitat & North American Range

Stony hills and rocky slopes, usually on limestone, occasionally in partial shade, to 1400 metres in Turkey. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)