Life Span
Annual
  
Biennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
  
South America
  
Types
Not available
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
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
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits
  
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
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
SATUREJA hortensis
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Summer Savory
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
summer savory
  
अनानास
  
In German
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
  
Ananas
  
In French
sarriette
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Satureja hortensis
  
Piña
  
In Greek
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Satureja hortensis
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Cząber ogrodowy
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Sommer sabori
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Satureja
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Mentheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Season and Care of Summer Savory and Pineapple
Season and care of Summer Savory and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Savory and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Savory season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Summer Savory is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Summer Savory and Pineapple Physical Information
Summer Savory and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Summer Savory and Pineapple are as follows:
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Summer Savory and Pineapple
Care of Summer Savory and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.