Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
Slopes, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Deltoid
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Insects, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
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
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SATUREJA hortensis
RUMEX scutatus
Common Name
Summer Savory
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
In Hindi
summer savory
French Sorrel
In German
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
Schild-Ampfer
In French
sarriette
French Sorrel
In Spanish
Satureja hortensis
French Sorrel
In Greek
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
French Sorrel
In Portuguese
Satureja hortensis
French Sorrel
In Polish
Cząber ogrodowy
Szczaw tarczolistny
In Latin
Sommer sabori
French Sorrel
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Summer Savory and French Sorrel
Season and care of Summer Savory and French Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Savory and French Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Savory season is Summer, Fall and Winter and French Sorrel season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand and for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Savory is Neutral and for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Savory and French Sorrel Physical Information
Summer Savory and French Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Savory and French Sorrel are as follows:
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
French Sorrel flower color: Green
- French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Savory and French Sorrel
Care of Summer Savory and French Sorrel 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 French Sorrel pruning is done 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 French Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.