Satureja montana winter savory
size/type
low or groundcovering,low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,4m
usual width
0,3-0,6m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
April-May
location
full sun
soil type
neutral to alkaline
soil moisture requirements
dry and sharply drained (xeriscape)
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Savory is a rather large genus from the lamiaceae family comprising of about 30 species of annuals, perennials, or woody (sub)shrubs. It can be found scattered all over sunny and dry places of North hemisphere, predominantly in the Mediterranean basin. It is a common herb used abundantly in the Balkans where it is known as čubrica, that being either dried, crushed leaves of savory on its own, or a seasoning mixture with savory and other spices.
Description of the plant:
Winter savory is a hardy evergreen subshrub, sometimes also classified a woody perennial, bearing small, rosemary-like, narrow, bright green, and glossy leaves releasing a strong spicy fragrance. From about mid April appears a profusion of small, pink to purple pink flower which are best removed yet before opening if you grow savory for culinary use. It naturally forms low, cushion-like mats and overhangs large stones in rockeries and hedging walls. Apart from rockeries its is also used as an evergreen understory in beds and borders where it creates a perfect background for any evergreen setting.
Winter savory loves sun and heat and dislikes watering. It will appreciate fertile, alkaline to neutral soil but is not very picky. It can be cultivated in a low planter with perfect drainage. Fully hardy to about -29 °C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 14-02-2022
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