Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Brazil
Types
Satureja montana, Satureja hortensis
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Sore throat
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Flower Stalk, Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Condiment, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SATUREJA montana
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Winter Savory
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Winter Savory
Abutilon
In German
Winter-Bohnenkraut
Abutilon
In French
Winter Savory
Abutilon
In Spanish
Satureja montana
Abutilon
In Greek
Satureja montana
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Segurelha-das-montanhas
Abutilon
In Polish
Cząber górski
Abutilon
In Latin
winter savory
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Winter Savory and Abutilon
Season and care of Winter Savory and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Savory and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Savory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Savory is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Savory is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Savory and Abutilon Physical Information
Winter Savory and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Savory height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Savory and Abutilon are as follows:
Winter Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Winter Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Winter Savory and Abutilon
Care of Winter Savory and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Savory pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Winter Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.