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Satureja subspicata
Also Known As
- Satureja montana ssp. illyrica
- Satureja montana var. illyrica
- Purple Winter Savory
- Winter Savory
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, herb
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 12"-15"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Satureja subspicata plant details
Satureja subspicata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Satureja subspicata
- Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Satureja subspicata
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Plant Select®
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How to Grow Satureja subspicata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
9a-11
Size
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Width: 24"-36"
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 1'
Width: 2'-3'
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 6'-10'
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular - low
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Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
6a-8b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
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Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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