Wild Marjoram Wildflower Seed

It is worth reserving a place in the border or a corner of the herb garden for this well-flavoured Wild Marjoram Wildflower Seed. Not only is it an attractive plant but it can also be used in cooking in much the same way as Sweet Marjoram, although it is a less refined culinary herb. Another way to use it is as part of a grass and flower mixture on rather poor alkaline soils. On rich soil, grasses will offer too much competition. Wherever it grows it will be an attractive nectar plant for bees and butterflies.

Latin Name

• Origanum vulgare

Life Cycle

• Perennial

Flowering Time

• July to September

Wild Marjoram Wildflower Seed Max Flowering Height

• 60cm

Wild Marjoram Wildflower Seed Approx Sowing Rate

• 0.5kg/Acre

Wildflower Site Preparation

The site should be weed free. Annual weeds should be controlled by mechanical means or by the use of contact based herbicide. Perennial weeds, for example docks thistle, nettles and couch grass can be dealt with using a translocated herbicide such as Round-Up. Cultivate to achieve a fine seed bed, sow seed mix and then roll to ensure firmness. The best results are obtained when there is good contact between the soil and the seeds.

Sowing Times

Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with dry sand, dry sifted topsoil or sawdust and evenly broadcast. It is important that the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so the seedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled.