Classic Sweet Flavor for Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine
Sweet Marjoram features small, oval gray-green leaves with a sweet, mild oregano-like flavor that is essential for Italian and Mediterranean cooking. This compact perennial grows 8-12 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide, creating a mounding habit. The plants produce aromatic foliage throughout the growing season with small white flowers in summer. The flavorful leaves are perfect for fresh or dried use in Italian dishes, soups, meats, vegetables, and herb blends. Perfect for adding classic sweet flavor and aromatic foliage to herb gardens and containers.
Key Features
Classic sweet flavor – Mild oregano-like taste, essential for Italian cuisine
Gray-green aromatic leaves – Fragrant foliage for fresh or dried use
Culinary uses – Fresh or dried for Italian dishes, meats, and vegetables
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Space plants 12-18 inches apart. Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape. Harvest leaves as needed. Protect from winter wet. Hardy in zones 7-9.
Container Size: 4" Pot Mature Size: 8-12" tall, 12-18" wide Light: Full sun Water: Low to moderate, well-drained soil essential Hardiness: Perennial, zones 7-9 Special Feature: Classic sweet flavor, essential for Italian cuisine, aromatic
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