Oregano related to the herb marjoram, sometimes being referred to as wild marjoram. Oregano has purple flowers and spade-shaped, olive-green leaves. It is a perennial, although it is grown as an annual in colder climates, as it often does not survive the winter. Oregano is planted in early spring, the plants being spaced apart in fairly dry soil, with full sun. Oregano will grow in a pH range between 6.0 (mildly acidic) and 9.0 (strongly alkaline), with a preferred range between 6.0 and 8.0. It prefers a hot, relatively dry climate, but does well in other environments. Many subspecies and strains
The Faithful Hussar sings this song in front of French soldiers, stirring strong emotions among them. In France the words were adapted by Francis Lemarque into a song called "Marjolaine" (in English the herb Marjoram, but used as a girl's name in France) which was a hit for various artistes from 1957 on, although the film was banned in that country until 1975. "The Faithful Hussar" is also the title of a little-known German movie from 1954, directed by Rudolf Schündler. This film inspired recordings by British artists Ted Heath and Vera Lynn (as "Don't Cry My Love"), both of which hit the