Satureja Species, Summer Savory

Saturejahortensis

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Satureja (sa-tu-REE-ja)
Species
hortensis (hor-TEN-sis)
Synonym
Clinopodium hortense
Satureja hortensis var. distans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Menifee, California

Merced, California

Welaka, Florida

Ashton, Illinois

Cumberland, Maryland

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Saint Louis, Missouri

Cascade, Virginia

Volga, West Virginia

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | May 2007 | positive

I really like the flavor of summer savory. It tastes great with any vegetable dish, especially beans and summer squash. I had no luck sta...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

Summer savory is the best herb to use with beans of any type. It is also great to add to other foods, especially vegetables. To preserv...Read More

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