Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Aromatic herb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Slopes, Stony hillsides
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Deltoid
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RUMEX scutatus
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
French Sorrel
मीठा कुठरा
In German
Schild-Ampfer
Majoran
In French
French Sorrel
marjolaine
In Spanish
French Sorrel
mejorana
In Greek
French Sorrel
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
French Sorrel
manjerona
In Polish
Szczaw tarczolistny
słodki majeranek
In Latin
French Sorrel
amaracus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Sorrel and Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of French Sorrel and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about French Sorrel and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Sorrel season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Marjoram season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
French Sorrel and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
French Sorrel and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of French Sorrel and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
French Sorrel flower color: Green
French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of French Sorrel and Sweet Marjoram
Care of French Sorrel and Sweet Marjoram include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Marjoram pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer French Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.