Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is a compact, decorative herb prized for its fine green foliage and airy summer flowers. Ideal for ornamental herb patches, border edging, balcony planters, and urban container gardens, it creates tidy rounded clumps that brighten sunny spaces. Its clustered blooms attract bees and other beneficial insects, adding ecological value alongside its visual appeal.
Features
• Neat rounded growth habit with fine textured foliage
• Small white to pale-pink flowers attract pollinators
• Excellent for border edging, urban planters, and herb garden décor
• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soils
• Non-GMO Origanum majorana heirloom seeds
Specifications
• Common Name: Sweet Marjoram
• Scientific Name: Origanum majorana
• Plant Type: Tender perennial (grown as annual in cold climates)
• USDA Zones: 7–11 perennial; 3–6 annual
• Height: 12–24 inches
• Spread: 10–18 inches
• Foliage: Fine oval green leaves
• Flower Color: White to pale pink clusters
• Growth Habit: Compact mounding form
• Bloom Season: Late spring–summer
• Heirloom: Yes
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic: Not certified organic
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Water Needs: Moderate; allow drainage
• Pollinator Value: Supports bees & beneficial insects
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Plant Spacing: 10–14 inches
• Seed Viability: 2–3 years stored cool & dry
Planting Guide
• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before frost or sow outdoors after frost.
• Lightly cover seeds (no more than 1/8 inch).
• Keep soil moist for germination (10–21 days at 65–75°F).
• Transplant or thin to 10–14 inches apart.
• Grow in full sun with well-drained soil.
• Water regularly while young; reduce moisture once established.
• Trim lightly to maintain a rounded shape and encourage branching.