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Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
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Description Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (winter marjoram) bears showy blooms during mid-summer. This herbaceous perennial has foliage that is fragrant.
Typical Uses Annual, culinary and ground cover.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum (winter marjoram) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.