Origanum onites Pot marjoram (Labiatae)

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Origanum onites
Pot marjoram
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The Origanum onites plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pot marjoram.

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Latin Name:  Origanum onites
Common Name:  Pot marjoram
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Stony hills and rocky slopes, usually on limestone, occasionally in partial shade, to 1400 metres in Turkey[93].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil, but is not fussy as to soil type[1, 18], thriving on chalk[1]. Prefers slightly alkaline conditions[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c[200]. Sometimes cultivated as a culinary herb. A good companion plant, improving the flavour of nearby plants[18, 20]. The flowers are very attractive to bees[108]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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