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Origanum x majoricum (sweet marjoram)
Origanum x majoricum (sweet marjoram)
Highly aromatic culinary marjoram • Fine-textured leaves • Classic sweet flavor
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Sweet marjoram is grown for flavor first. It has fine, wiry stems and small gray-green leaves that release a strong, warm aroma when brushed or harvested. The flavor is soft, sweet, and herbal—less sharp than oregano—which is why many cooks consider it the best marjoram for seasoning.
In the garden, it forms a tidy, rounded plant that stays manageable in beds, raised planters, and containers. Small clusters of pale whitish flowers appear in season, but for the best leaf production, trim flowers regularly. This keeps the plant focused on leafy growth and improves flavor.
Sweet marjoram is easy to grow in full sun and well-drained soil, and once established, it handles dry conditions well.
PLANT DETAILS
- Botanical name: Origanum × majoricum
- Common name: Sweet Marjoram
- Plant type: Herbaceous to semi-woody perennial
- Height × Width: ~1½ ft. × 1½ ft.
- Foliage: Small, gray-green, highly aromatic leaves
- Flower color: Whitish
- Bloom time: Summer
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low to moderate
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–10
BEST USES
- Culinary herb gardens
- Containers and raised beds
- Fresh and dried seasoning
- Mediterranean and kitchen gardens
CULINARY USES
Sweet marjoram is prized for its gentle, sweet flavor.
Use fresh or dried leaves for:
- Poultry, pork, and lamb
- Vegetables and beans
- Soups and stews
- Tomato and egg dishes
- Herbal blends
For best flavor, harvest often and trim flowers as they form.
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
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