Species marjoram
white-brown flowers with lime leaves and brown stems

marjoram

Origanum 'Norton Gold'

Marjoram (Origanum 'Norton Gold') is an attractive variety of the Origanum genus. It is a perennial herb typically found in Mediterranean regions. It has strongly fragrant grey-green leaves and tiny white flowers in the summer. It grows best in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Marjoram is an excellent herb to have in the kitchen, as its leaves can be used both fresh and dried to add flavor to soups, sauces and salads. It also makes a great ornamental garden plant with its attractive foliage. Perfect for the herb or flower garden, Marjoram 'Norton Gold' is sure to add an aromatic beauty to your landscape.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

Pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

gold,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Marjoram (Origanum 'Norton Gold') should be watered regularly but not overly saturated. Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry, approximately every 2-3 days during the warm growing season. Water is most effectively applied directly to the soil, avoiding wetting the foliage. During periods of drought or high temperatures, it may be necessary to water gently every day. Over-watering can lead to root rot, so be sure not to water too frequently or excessively.

sunlight

Marjoram (Origanum 'Norton Gold') prefers to be grown in full sun or partial shade. To ensure it gets adequate amounts of sunlight, it should be planted in a location that receives at least 5-6 hours of direct sun each day. If this is not possible, then providing some filtered shade or dappled light can also be beneficial. In general, the plant should receive the most sunlight during the morning and early afternoon hours and some filtered sunlight or shade during the evenings.

pruning

Marjoram (Origanum 'Norton Gold') should be pruned once or twice during the growing season to maintain a neat and compact shape. Pruning should be done in late spring or early summer before the plant blooms. Start by removing any dead or diseased branches, then trim back 1-third to 1-half of the plant’s overall height. Re-cut longer branches to create a more even shape and to encourage new growth. Remove any flower buds that form after pruning, as these can reduce the amount of energy available for new growth.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Origanum 'Norton Gold' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Origanum 'Norton Gold' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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