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Satureja montana
Also Known As
- Creeping Winter Savory
Plant type
shrub, herb
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 6a-8b
Satureja montana plant details
Satureja montana is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with 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 montana
- Plant type: herb or shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
- Uses: compact, container plant, fragrant foliage, hedge, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Satureja montana
- USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Satureja montana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun
- regular
aka Satureja montana ssp. illyrica, Satureja montana var. illyrica, Purple Winter Savory, Winter Savory
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 1'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - low
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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
8a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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