Wild marjoram is a British native perennial growing to about 60cm. The dark purple buds at the top of the stem open to show purple, pink or occasionally white bunches of thyme like flowers. The leaves are long, oval & usually slightly toothed & are sweetly scented. Our native plant is the same species as the Mediterranean herb known as oregano but because it grows in a cooler climate it has a less intense & less earthy smell. Wild marjoram is a tall herbaceous perennial native of dry, infertile & usually calcareous soils. Habitats include grasslands, hedge banks, road verges & scrub but not pasture as it is vulnerable to grazing. Wild marjoram has limited means of vegetative spread & is strongly reliant upon seed for reproduction Tolerates most soils, Sowing time throughout the year, with best results sowing March/April & August to September. Prepare the soil by lightly scarifying to create a shallow broken surface. Sprinkle evenly the seeds then rake the seed lightly into the surface. Will grow in grass & wooded areas Always use a good quality seed compost. Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation. Seeds are packed into Glassine envelopes or zip-lock bags to keep them fresh. Thanks for looking. Wild Marjoram Origanum Vulgare, Approx, 200 Seeds Flower
