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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Winter Savory, decorative aromatic foliage on neat little dwarf bushes, long grown as a culinary herb as well as for its attractive pale violet flowers. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Spreading perennial herb blooms in summer with white to lilac flowers. Great for low hedge. Use to season soups, meats, fish, etc. Likes sun

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Satureja montana plant

    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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    Clinopodium mexicanum

    aka Satureja mexicana, Orange-flowered Mexican Savory, Savory

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Clinopodium mexicanum close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Satureja subspicata

    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
    Photo of Satureja subspicata flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Clinopodium mimuloides

    aka Satureja mimuloides, Monkeyflower Savory

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Clinopodium mimuloides flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Satureja douglasii

    Scientific Name: Micromeria douglasii

    aka Clinopodium douglasii, Micromeria chamissonis, Satureja chamissonis, Yerba Buena

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Satureja douglasii foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Satureja gilliesii

    aka Clinopodium chilense, Oreganillo

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Satureja gilliesii by Patricia Cunningham
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