Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Diarrhea, Indigestion, Sore throat
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Flower Stalk, Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Condiment, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SATUREJA montana
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Winter Savory
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Winter Savory
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Winter-Bohnenkraut
Wunderblume
In French
Winter Savory
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Satureja montana
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Satureja montana
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Segurelha-das-montanhas
Maravilha
In Polish
Cząber górski
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
winter savory
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Savory and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Winter Savory and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Savory and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Savory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Savory is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Savory is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Winter Savory and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Winter Savory and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Savory height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Savory and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Winter Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Winter Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Winter Savory and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Winter Savory and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Savory pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Winter Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.