Wild Marjoram oregano
Origanum vulgare 'Wild Marjoram'
USDA zones4 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Cascading
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink, purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Wild Marjoram' oregano (Origanum vulgare 'Wild Marjoram') is an herb for food gardens, borders, containers, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It is grown for a light, sweet flavor in teas and cooking. Pink and purple flowers draw butterflies and bees in summer and autumn. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with SuperBlue lavender, Genovese basil, and Celebrity Plus tomato.