Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
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Types
Satureja hortensis
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
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
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SATUREJA hortensis
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Summer Savory
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
summer savory
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
Crapemyrtle
In French
sarriette
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Satureja hortensis
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Satureja hortensis
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Cząber ogrodowy
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Sommer sabori
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Satureja
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Summer Savory and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Summer Savory and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Savory and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Savory season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Summer Savory is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Savory and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Summer Savory and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Savory and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Summer Savory and Crapemyrtle
Care of Summer Savory and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.