Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Brazil
Types
Satureja hortensis
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SATUREJA hortensis
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Summer Savory
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
summer savory
Abutilon
In German
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
Abutilon
In French
sarriette
Abutilon
In Spanish
Satureja hortensis
Abutilon
In Greek
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Satureja hortensis
Abutilon
In Polish
Cząber ogrodowy
Abutilon
In Latin
Sommer sabori
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Summer Savory and Abutilon
Season and care of Summer Savory and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Savory and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Savory season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Savory is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Savory and Abutilon Physical Information
Summer Savory and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Savory and Abutilon are as follows:
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Summer Savory and Abutilon
Care of Summer Savory and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Summer Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.