Satureja Species, Creeping Savory

Saturejaspicigera

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Satureja (sa-tu-REE-ja)
Species
spicigera (spik-EE-ger-uh)
Synonym
Clinopodium spicigerum
Satureja alternipilosa
Satureja diffusa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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