Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana) is an aromatic leafy herb known for its soft, gray-green foliage, compact growth, and sweet fragrance. A tender perennial in warm climates and grown as an annual in cool conditions, Sweet Marjoram thrives in sunny areas with well-drained soil.
This Non-GMO variety forms neat, rounded mounds of foliage with delicate white-pink flowers in warm months. It performs exceptionally well in containers, raised beds, and sunny border edges. With its long-lasting leafy production and easy-care growth habit, Sweet Marjoram is a perfect choice for gardeners looking for a fragrant, compact plant for warm weather seasons.
Features
- Aromatic herb with sweet, mild fragrance
- Compact growth with soft gray-green leaves
- Natural, untreated, Non-GMO seed variety
- Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
- Ideal for containers, raised beds, and sunny borders
- Produces delicate white-pink flowers in warm weather
Specifications
- Seed Type: Natural, untreated, Non-GMO tender perennial (grown as annual in cool zones)
- USDA Growing Zones: Best suited for Zones 7–11
- Sun Requirement: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
- Best Growing Season: Start indoors in Spring; transplant after frost
- Germination Time: 10–21 days
- Soil Requirement: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
- Plant Height: About 12–24 inches at maturity
- Bloom Time: Late Spring to mid-Summer
- Growth Habit: Compact, mounding plant with small aromatic leaves
- Ideal For: Containers, raised beds, sunny borders, low-maintenance gardens
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost for best results
- Lightly press seeds on the soil surface; do not bury deeply
- Keep soil warm and lightly moist until seedlings emerge
- Transplant outdoors into full sun after frost risk is over
- Space plants 10–12 inches apart for compact mound growth
- Do not overwater; allow soil to drain well between watering
- Trim regularly to encourage branching and leafy regrowth
- In warm climates, leave plants overwinter for perennial growth
