Hardy Marjoram (Origanum x majoricum)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Origanum x majoricum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet marjoram is widely used as a flavouring for salad dressings, vegetables, legumes and oils. — The following uses are for O.; They almost certainly also apply to this plant.; Leaves - raw or cooked.; Sweet marjoram is widely used as a flavouring for salad dressings, vegetables, legumes and oils.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)