Wild marjoram

Wild marjoram

Origanum vulgare

Origanum
Lamiaceae
Indoor Plants
Zone 410
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
🏠 Indoor

Wild marjoram (oregano) is an easy-care herb that thrives in well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly but avoid overwatering, and pinch flowers to encourage leaf production for culinary use. This hardy perennial self-seeds readily and provides fresh herbs throughout the growing season.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 60″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Drainage Occurs, Allow Top Inch To Dry

Soil pH

7 – 7.5

Temperature

-30°95°F

Mature Spread

up to 24

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Altay
Arkansas
Austria
Azores
Baleares
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
California
Canary Is.
Central European Rus
China North-Central
China South-Central
China Southeast

Attracts

🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 5, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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