French Marjoram – Classic Herb for Mediterranean Seasoning

Usually available: spring & summer
Life cycle: perennial (tender)
Height: 30–50cm
Bloom colour: white to pale pink
Position: full sun
Spacing: 25–30cm apart
Soil preference: well-drained, light soil

You will receive 1 French marjoram herb plug plant.

All of our herb plants are grown organically using certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers.

French marjoram (Origanum majorana), also known as sweet marjoram, is a fragrant, tender perennial cherished for its delicate, slightly sweet flavour and soothing aroma. Unlike the stronger, spicier oreganos, French marjoram offers a refined, floral taste that enhances Mediterranean dishes with subtle warmth. Its gentle flavour makes it ideal for seasoning poultry, vegetables, soups, and sauces without overpowering other ingredients.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden’s French marjoram?

Organically grown and carefully nurtured, our French marjoram plants are perfect for cooks and gardeners who value herbs with elegance and versatility. Medicinally, marjoram has traditionally been used as a calming tea for digestion and relaxation. In the garden, its neat clumps of oval green leaves and clusters of pale flowers add both fragrance and charm, while also attracting bees and pollinators.

Uses:

Medicinal: traditionally valued as a calming digestive tea.

Culinary: refined, sweet flavour for poultry, vegetables, and sauces.

Ornamental: compact, tidy clumps with delicate flowers.

Wildlife friendly: blossoms provide nectar for pollinators.

Physical characteristics:

Height: 30–50cm at maturity
Foliage: small oval green leaves with sweet fragrance
Flowers: clusters of white to pale pink blossoms in summer
Growth habit: bushy, mound-forming tender perennial

Safety note: generally safe in culinary amounts; concentrated oils and extracts should be used with care.

With French marjoram, your garden gains a gentle culinary herb, a fragrant medicinal ally, and a pollinator-friendly addition. Grow it for flavour, calm, and charm with The Healing Herb Garden.