Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Satureja hortensis
Habitat
Sandy areas
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
fertilize in spring
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, 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
-
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
SATUREJA hortensis
Common Name
Deer Grass
Summer Savory
In Hindi
हिरण घास
summer savory
In German
Deer Grass
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
In French
cerfs Herbe
sarriette
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Satureja hortensis
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Satureja hortensis
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Cząber ogrodowy
In Latin
deer Grass
Sommer sabori
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Satureja
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Summer Savory
Season and care of Deer Grass and Summer Savory is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Summer Savory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Summer Savory season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Summer Savory is Neutral.
Deer Grass and Summer Savory Physical Information
Deer Grass and Summer Savory physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Summer Savory are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Summer Savory
Care of Deer Grass and Summer Savory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass 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.