Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Container, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a condiment, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
SATUREJA hortensis
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Summer Savory
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
summer savory
In German
Chionodoxa
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
In French
Chionodoxa
sarriette
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Satureja hortensis
In Greek
Chionodoxa
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Satureja hortensis
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Cząber ogrodowy
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Sommer sabori
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Satureja
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Summer Savory
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Summer Savory is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Summer Savory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Summer Savory season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Summer Savory is Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Summer Savory Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Summer Savory physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Summer Savory are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Summer Savory
Care of Chionodoxa and Summer Savory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Summer Savory pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.