Origanum majorana / Tender Perennial

Native to the dry, temperate Mediterranean, marjoram can be finicky when faced with our Southern summers. It does best in cooler weather, and may die back during the summer heat. Marjoram grows to a bushy 12″, and produces its best tasting leaves right before it blooms. It has an oregano-like flavor, but sweeter, and goes well with eggs, all kinds of meat, soups or vegetables. If you have trouble growing marjoram, you may want to try Sicilian Oregano instead, which has a very similar flavor and is extremely hardy.