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Winter Savory

Winter Savory

Satureja montana

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 5aZone 9b

Winter savory is a compact, evergreen Mediterranean herb with tiny needle-like leaves and small white or lavender flowers. It is valued for culinary and medicinal uses, and thrives in poor, dry conditions.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1–1.5′ tall × 1.5–2′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneer

Native Range

Mediterranean

Function & Care

ediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, division