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Oreganum is related to the herb marjoram and sometimes called "wild marjoram". Oregano has purple flowers and spade-shaped, olive-green leaves. Oregano will instantly improve any savoury creation.

Marjoram is an aromatic herb in the mint family with a delicate citrus flavour that's milder than oregano, making it perfect for seasoning delicate dishes, herbal teas, and Mediterranean cooking. This versatile culinary herb adds subtle warmth to meat dishes, soups, and sauces while providing digestive benefits and natural aromatherapy properties. Perfect for herb gardens, container growing, or kitchen windowsill cultivation where fresh herbs are always within reach for cooking. Plant in well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade, spacing 20-25cm apart for optimal growth. Feed monthly during growing season with a balanced herb fertilizer to encourage continuous leaf production and maintain aromatic potency. Learn more about growing herbs for you and the bees or discover tips for creating a scented garden.

Mondo Grass  is a compact, evergreen perennial grass that forms dense, low-growing clumps of narrow dark green leaves, perfect for creating neat borders, mass plantings, and groundcover in both sun and shade areas. This hardy, low-maintenance plant thrives in most soil conditions and requires minimal water once established, making it an excellent choice for Western Cape gardens where reliable, year-round structure and drought tolerance are desired. Plant 20-30cm apart for dense groundcover or use as edging along pathways and garden beds. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage healthy growth and maintain vibrant foliage. Learn more about water-wise gardening techniques or discover container gardening tips for growing beautiful ornamental grasses in pots and planters.

Mexican Daisy (Erigeron) is a low-maintenance flowering perennial from the daisy family that flowers enthusiastically for many months. Loved by landscapers, this versatile plant can be used as a ground cover and to soften edges, with white-pink daisy-flowers that will invite butterflies to your garden.

Why You'll Love It:
• Low-maintenance flowering perennial
• Loved by landscapers for its versatility
• Perfect ground cover to soften edges
• Invites butterflies to your garden
• Thrives in sun to semi-shade
• Spreading habit creates soft, romantic displays
• Ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers

Planting & Care:
Plant 30-40cm apart in sun to semi-shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as plant becomes more drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Feed with balanced fertilizer in spring.