Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not available
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 -5
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Keep ground moist, 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
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
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
Rodents
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SATUREJA hortensis
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
Summer Savory
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
summer savory
Northern Sea Oats
In German
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
Northern Seehafer
In French
sarriette
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
Satureja hortensis
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
Satureja hortensis
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
Cząber ogrodowy
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
Sommer sabori
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Summer Savory and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Summer Savory and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Savory and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Savory season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Northern Sea Oats season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Summer Savory is Neutral and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Savory and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Summer Savory and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Summer Savory and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Summer Savory and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Summer Savory and Northern Sea Oats 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 Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.