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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Northern Africa, Portugal, Spain

Native

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Origanum vulgare var. VirensOriganum vulgare

var. Virens

Oregano, Spanish Marjoram

In Stock: 0.164 lb (Total:0.164lb)

Origanum vulgare subsp. virens

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0.16 lb

Details

Germination:

80%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

390,060

Quantity:

0.16 lb

Collected in:

Spain

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1830293

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Northern Africa, Portugal, Spain

Native

Introduced

Discover the unique charm of Origanum vulgare var. virens, commonly known as Spanish Marjoram or Virens Oregano. This remarkable perennial herb belongs to the Lamiaceae family and thrives in rocky, sunny locations around the western Mediterranean, particularly the Canary Islands, Madeira, and the Azores. It showcases greenish-white umbels with yellowish-green bracts that bloom from July to October, reaching a height of 13 inches. Notably winter-hardy across zones 4 to 8, it flourishes in dry, well-drained soils.

Spanish Marjoram is more than an ornamental plant; it's a culinary and medicinal powerhouse. With its larger, strongly aromatic leaves, it enhances dishes like pickled olives and capers. This herb is revered for its therapeutic properties—antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antioxidant—providing relief for ailments such as colds, influenza, and indigestion. Rich in phenolic acids and flavonoids, it also acts as a robust natural defense against pathogens like Listeria. This delicious variety even gains sweetness post-bloom, making it a garden must-have for culinary enthusiasts and herbal remedy aficionados alike.