Marjoram

Origanum amanum Lamiaceae

Other names

Oregano

Growth habit

Sub-Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Native distribution

E. Mediterranean, Turkey

Location

Heasley Rock Garden

Source of plant

Wrightman Alpines Nursery

Description

Stems to 20cm, hirsute to scabrous. Leaves to 1.9x1.4cm, subsessile, cordate. Flowers to 10 per whorl; bracts ovate, 2x1.5cm, vivid purple; corolla pink with lips at right angle to tube; calyx to 12mm.

USDA Hardiness Zone

8