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Botanical name
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum
Other names
Winter marjoram, Greek oregano
Genus
Species
O. vulgare subsp. hirtum - O. vulgare subsp. hirtum is a compact, bushy, woody-based perennial with upright to spreading stems, hairy, aromatic, dark green leaves and small clusters of white flowers from midsummer to early autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage is fragrant.
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming, Spreading, Upright
COLOUR
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
WHERE TO GROW
Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum (Winter marjoram) will reach a height of 0.7m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Mediterranean, Rock, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining, preferably alkaline soil in a sunny position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered