MARJORAM

Sweet Marjoram
oreganum marjorana

Common Wild Marjoram
origanum majorana
Labiatae

Herb Garden
Perennial

The Wild or Field Marjoram has a creeping underground root,
which throws up hard brownish square stalks
with small dark green leaves and tufts of purplish-red flowers.

Sow seed in April.

Marjoram grows from rooted cuttings.

Marjoram is slow to mature but if sown in a sunny position
it should flower during its first summer.

It can be grown in a container.
Marjoram grows to a height of 45cm.

Flowering time: Late summer.

Often confused with oregano
which is a member of the Marjoram Family.

Where to find it:
Borders of cornfields and well-drained stony soil.