Winter Savory, Winter Savoury
Satureja montana (Winter Savory) is a dwarf, woody-stemmed, shrubby perennial prized for its stiff, narrowly lance-shaped, aromatic, dark green leaves which can be used fresh or dried to flavor food. Their aroma is strong, peppery with a hint of marjoram, thyme, and mint. Winter Savory blooms profusely in summer, boasting whorls of small white to lilac flowers that are attractive to bees. The flavor is better before the plant flowers. For thousand years, people have used savory as a culinary herb to flavor beans, season meat, and add a thyme-like taste to their meals. Savory is a key herb in Herbes de Provence, a famous French blend of dried herbs native to Provence, alongside marjoram, rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Common names | Winter Savory, Savory |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Common names | Winter Savory, Savory |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Satureja montana (Winter Savory) do I need for my garden?
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