Sweet Marjoram

Origanum majorana. This popular herb is an attractive container and border plant with leaves that have a sweet and spicy smell and flavor. Plants sprawl quickly and mirror that of oregano with a much more fragrant sweetness. They are excellent with fish, roast meats, salads, soups, vinegar, and casseroles, and when used to make teas and jellies. Grows 1-2’/ 30-61 cm. tall. Dry at the end of the season to prolong the use into the off-season.  Tender perennial in zones 9-11.