Marjoram - Sweet Origanum marjorana

Common Name:
Sweet Marjoram

Description:
Sweet Marjoram is a delicate and aromatic perennial herb, cherished for its soft, oval green leaves and mild, sweet flavour that is widely used in Mediterranean cooking. Forming a neat, bushy mound, this herb produces fine stems covered in velvety foliage that releases a warm, slightly floral fragrance when touched. During summer, small clusters of tiny white to pale pink flowers may appear, adding subtle ornamental interest while attracting bees and other beneficial insects. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, Sweet Marjoram thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, performing particularly well in raised beds, herb gardens, and pots. It benefits from regular harvesting, which encourages dense, fresh growth and prolongs its productivity throughout the warmer months. Both attractive and practical, it is an essential addition to any culinary garden.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 30–50 cm
Width: 30–50 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
White
Pale pink

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Culinary Herb
Perennial
Scented foliage
Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets when consumed in typical culinary amounts.

Companion Plants:
Basil
Thyme
Oregano
Parsley
Sage