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    Satureja hortensis

    Also Known As

    • Summer Savory

    Plant type

    herb, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Satureja hortensis plant details

    Satureja hortensis is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial herb with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Satureja hortensis

    Plant type: annual / biennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, culinary

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Satureja hortensis

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Spreading annual herb with small violet flowers in summer. Adds a peppery flavor to bean dishes. A culinary herb used in soups, meat, and fish.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Satureja hortensis plant

    How to Grow Satureja hortensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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