Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
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
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
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, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
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
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SATUREJA hortensis
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Summer Savory
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
summer savory
Lemon Thyme
In German
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
Zitronenthymian
In French
sarriette
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Satureja hortensis
citron Thyme
In Greek
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Satureja hortensis
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Cząber ogrodowy
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Sommer sabori
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Summer Savory and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Summer Savory and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Savory and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Savory season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Savory is Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Savory and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Summer Savory and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Savory and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Savory and Lemon Thyme
Care of Summer Savory and Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.