Plant details
Sometimes known as wild marjoram, this mat-forming, rhizomatous herb has aromatic heart-shaped leaves, which are used widely in cooking, especially on pizzas and in pasta sauces. During summer, the plant is almost covered in pale pink flowers. These dry out naturally on the plant and gradually fade, remaining a feature until autumn when they can be removed.
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Origanum
Species: vulgare
Plant type: Herb
Flower colour: Pink
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Flowers, Aromatic foliage
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Sandy
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 30cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to plant seeds: September to May
Flowering period: July to September
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