Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Australia, South America
Types
Satureja montana, Satureja hortensis
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
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
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Sore throat
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Flower Stalk, Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Condiment, Used in flavouring curries, teas
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
-
Botanical Name
SATUREJA montana
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Winter Savory
Elderberry
In Hindi
Winter Savory
Elderberry
In German
Winter-Bohnenkraut
Holunderbeere
In French
Winter Savory
Sureau
In Spanish
Satureja montana
Saúco
In Greek
Satureja montana
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Segurelha-das-montanhas
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Cząber górski
Bez czarny
In Latin
winter savory
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Lamiaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Winter Savory and Elderberry
Season and care of Winter Savory and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Savory and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Savory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Savory is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Winter Savory is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Winter Savory and Elderberry Physical Information
Winter Savory and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Savory height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Savory and Elderberry are as follows:
Winter Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Winter Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Savory and Elderberry
Care of Winter Savory and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Savory pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Winter Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.