Origanum pulchellum

Marjoram

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Mid Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, container, rock garden
Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, fragrant foliage, invasive