-Open pollinate
-Non-hybrid
Contains approx 100 handpicked seeds
(Origanum vulgare)
Perennial. A good fragrant ground cover. Prefers warm dry position in chalky gravelly soil in full sun. Also called Wild Marjoram. Widely used in Spanish, Italian, Mexican cookery. Good accompaniment for all types of meat, tomatoes, potatoes. Particularly associated with Neapolitan cookery and gives the distinctive flavour to pizza.
It is said to improve digestion, reduce muscle spasms, inflammation and it is indicated to have some ability in removing intestinal worms. Diluted oil is sometimes used on insect bites, toothache and skin fungi. Used in a bath and as an inhalant steam for respiratory congestion.
