Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Turkey
Mediterranean
Types
Aromatic herb
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
Common Name
Sweet Marjoram
Greek Oregano
In Hindi
मीठा कुठरा
रामतुलसी
In German
Majoran
Greek Oregano
In French
marjolaine
marjolaine sauvage
In Spanish
mejorana
Greek Oregano
In Greek
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
Greek Oregano
In Portuguese
manjerona
Orégano
In Polish
słodki majeranek
Lebiodka pospolita
In Latin
amaracus
Greek Oregano
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Marjoram and Greek Oregano
Season and care of Sweet Marjoram and Greek Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Marjoram and Greek Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Marjoram season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand and for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline and for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Marjoram and Greek Oregano Physical Information
Sweet Marjoram and Greek Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweet Marjoram and Greek Oregano are as follows:
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Greek Oregano flower color: White
- Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Marjoram and Greek Oregano
Care of Sweet Marjoram and Greek Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Marjoram pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Greek Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.