| | | 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 | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | 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. | | |