Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
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, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Farmland, Wild gardens
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
Cramps, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Dried seeds, Flower Stalk, Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Twigs
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
Condiment, Used in flavouring curries, 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
SATUREJA montana
Common Name
Summer Savory
Winter Savory
In Hindi
summer savory
Winter Savory
In German
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
Winter-Bohnenkraut
In French
sarriette
Winter Savory
In Spanish
Satureja hortensis
Satureja montana
In Greek
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
Satureja montana
In Portuguese
Satureja hortensis
Segurelha-das-montanhas
In Polish
Cząber ogrodowy
Cząber górski
In Latin
Sommer sabori
winter savory
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Summer Savory and Winter Savory
Season and care of Summer Savory and Winter Savory is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Savory and Winter Savory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Savory season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Savory season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand and for Winter Savory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Savory is Neutral and for Winter Savory is Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Savory and Winter Savory Physical Information
Summer Savory and Winter Savory physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Winter Savory height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Summer Savory and Winter Savory are as follows:
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Winter Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Winter Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Summer Savory and Winter Savory
Care of Summer Savory and Winter Savory 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 Winter Savory pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Winter Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.