Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
  
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Types
Not available
  
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
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
  
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
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
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial 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
  
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
  
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
  
Diuretic
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
SATUREJA hortensis
  
TECOMA stans
  
Common Name
Summer Savory
  
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
  
In Hindi
summer savory
  
Esperanza
  
In German
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
  
Esperanza
  
In French
sarriette
  
Esperanza
  
In Spanish
Satureja hortensis
  
Esperanza
  
In Greek
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
  
Esperanza
  
In Portuguese
Satureja hortensis
  
Esperanza
  
In Polish
Cząber ogrodowy
  
Esperanza
  
In Latin
Sommer sabori
  
Esperanza
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Satureja
  
Tecoma
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Mentheae
  
Tecomeae
  
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
  
Not Available