Origanum x majoricum Hardy marjoram (Labiatae)

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Origanum x majoricum
Hardy marjoram
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The Origanum x majoricum plant species is found in Southwestern Europe. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hardy marjoram.

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Latin Name:  Origanum x majoricum
Common Name:  Hardy marjoram
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  Cambess.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Requires a rather dry, warm, well-drained soil, but is not fussy as to soil type[18], thriving on chalk[1, 37]. Prefers slightly alkaline conditions[200]. Plants are not hardy in all parts of Britain, they tolerate temperatures down to about -5°c, possibly lower if the roots are given a good mulch in the autumn[238, K]. This species is probably a hybrid between sweet marjoram (O. majorana) and Oregano (O. vulgare). It resembles O. majorana in appearence and aroma, and has the same culinary uses, but is more tolerant of British winters[238]. A good companion plant, improving the flavour of nearby plants[14, 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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