marjoram Origanum majorana Type:garden to table — culinary herbs Notable Traits:herb: culinary Hardiness:Zone 9 – 10 Mature Height:18-24in Light:sun (8+ hrs) Water:requires regular watering Bloom Color:white Bloom Time:summer Foliage:green Description Some call marjoram “Italian oregano” with its similar flavor, though sweeter and milder. A tender perennial grown as an annual, it can be potted up as a winter kitchen plant and replanted in spring. Essential in many Italian dishes.