Origanum majorana Compacta

Marjoram, Compacta

• Marjoram Compacta is a tender perennial and grows best in full sun, moist and well-drained soil
• Pinch back Marjoram Compacta to maintain bushy habit
• Bring inside for the winter

This compact form of sweet marjoram has small oval dark green leaves and pink-violet flowers. Marjoram has traditionally been associated with marriage and makes a great sachet ingredient for a hope chest. Collect leaves for adding to soups, poultry dishes, beef, veal and vegetable dishes. Holds its flavor well when dried. Produces a warming and calming effect on the nerves and muscles, an excellent herb for the bath.