Micromeria thymifolia

Also Known As

Satureja thymbra
Satureja thymifolia
Pink Savory or Thyme-leaved Savory

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

5a-9a

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Micromeria thymifolia plant details

Micromeria thymifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer chartreuse, lavender and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Micromeria thymifolia

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse, lavender and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Micromeria thymifolia

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pink Savory is a rare member of the genus Satureja that includes the more common Winter Savory and Summer Savory. Culinary as well as ornamental, it has overtones of oregano and thyme and is one of the ingredients in the Middle Eastern spice mixture called Zatar. Pink Savory may be used in any recipe calling for savory, a little different but quite nice. It is tough and quite drought-tolerant, about 1 foot high and two feet wide. The pink flowers (that can be used as a pungent garnish) cover it from May until mid-June. Also sometimes known as Savory of Crete where it grows on Crete's dry, rocky hillsides. This is one tough, pretty, and satisfying xeric plant. Minimum temperature: 0 °F