landscaping

Herb - Sweet Majoram

$7.12

The Marjoram Sweet, 'Origanum majorana', has a sweeter, milder flavor than Oregano. It is wonderful when used fresh in many dishes. Some describe the flavor as having a hint of balsam. Try substituting Sweet Marjoram for Oregano in many popular dishes such as eggplant Parmesan or pizza. The plants are bushy, 1 to 2 foot tall and 2 foot wide. They produce small round, pale, grey-green, velvety, aromatic leaves. Tiny white or pink flowers occur in the summer. Sweet Marjoram is primarily used for culinary purposes. Marjoram is used with sausage, egg dishes, cheese dishes, lamb, veal, fish, green vegetables, darrots, beef, eggplant, cauliflower, dressings, squash, and tomatoes. Plant in the spring in well drained soil. Legend has it that if you touch Sweet Marjoram before bedtime, you will dream of your future spouse. ... more

Zinnia - Dreamland Yellow The Zinnia Dreamland Yellow, 'Dwarf Zinnia elegans' has beautiful yellow colored flowers that, unlike other Zinnia's, only grow to around a foot tall. Dreamland Zinnia's are unique in that they are shaped like a pompon dahlia. The compact size of these flowers make them perfect for containers, borders or they are great in flower beds. The Zinnia Dreamland Yellow loves the heat and humidity that makes other flowers wilt. They grow fast, are early bloomers and will continue to bloom until frost.