Get sweet success from the perennial herb Marjoram, the Oregano relative with the nectar that tops bees and butterflies gourmet guide. Marjoram flowers are rich in sugars and the nectar is a great attractor for insects.
We grow Marjoram for the leaves to use in cooking and the flowers can be dried and then used for flavouring during winter.

Marjoram is hardy perennial herb that has sweet smelling, aromatic foliage which is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine.
Sprinkle Marjoram or Oregano on lamb, pizzas or pork before cooking. Marjoram makes a useful and low maintenance addition to the herb garden growing 18inches high and wide.

Marjoram from Seed

• Seeds at Thompson & Morgan
• The best growing location for Marjoram are in a warm sunny spot.
• Marjoram likes a dry, lime-rich, chalky soil.

Varieties of Marjoram

• Marjoram is also known as Oregano in America. They are from the same family.
• There are three main species including Wild marjoram that is often found on seaside cliffs.
• Sweet marjoram (Oreganum majorana) tastes the best and is great for cooking.
• Pot marjoram (Oreganum onites).

Photo Credits
Marjoram by Barry Cornelius CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Small Tortoiseshell on Marjoram by bbusschots CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Marjoram by boxman (CC BY-NC 2.0
Wild Marjoram, Der Gewöhnliche Dost, Origanum vulgare by Dandelion And Burdock CC BY-NC-SA 2.0