Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Sore throat
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Flower Stalk, Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SATUREJA montana
ORIGANUM x majoricum
Common Name
Winter Savory
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
In Hindi
Winter Savory
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
In German
Winter-Bohnenkraut
Italienisch Oregano
In French
Winter Savory
italien origan
In Spanish
Satureja montana
orégano italiano
In Greek
Satureja montana
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
Segurelha-das-montanhas
Italiano Oregano
In Polish
Cząber górski
włoski Oregano
In Latin
winter savory
Italian Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Savory and Italian Oregano
Season and care of Winter Savory and Italian Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Savory and Italian Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Savory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Savory is Loam, Sand and for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Savory is Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Savory and Italian Oregano Physical Information
Winter Savory and Italian Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Savory height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Winter Savory and Italian Oregano are as follows:
Winter Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Winter Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
- Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Savory and Italian Oregano
Care of Winter Savory and Italian Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Savory pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Winter Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.