Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Aromatic herb
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
Esperanza
मीठा कुठरा
In German
Esperanza
Majoran
In French
Esperanza
marjolaine
In Spanish
Esperanza
mejorana
In Greek
Esperanza
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
Esperanza
manjerona
In Polish
Esperanza
słodki majeranek
In Latin
Esperanza
amaracus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Esperanza and Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of Esperanza and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Marjoram season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
Esperanza and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of Esperanza and Sweet Marjoram
Care of Esperanza and Sweet Marjoram include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Marjoram pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.