Marjoram is a tender perennial grown as an annual. It likes a light, well-drained soil. It also grows as a winter kitchen plant. Pinching out the top when the plant is 2 to 3 inches tall encourages side growth. They are also used in baths to soothe and comfort.
Many varieties are available for use in cooking and medicine.
Very easy to grow, varieties such as chocolate and orange are only propagated by cuttings or division. Mint can be grown in pots or in the ground. With adequate water, mint plants will grown in sun or partial shade. A tendency for invasiveness can be controlled by burying pots in the garden. This herb helps calm the nervous system and has been used for heart conditions, PMS, menstrual pain, and delayed menstruation.