Savory - Plant

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Description

Best in herb garden.Surprisingly good edging plant which may be clipped for a formal effect.

Satureja montana, called winter savory, is a low-growing, woody-stemmed, somewhat-shrubby, spreading perennial which is frequently grown in herb gardens for its stiff, linear to lance-shaped, pungent, glossy, dark green leaves (to 1 long) which can be used fresh or dried as a seasoning in food.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name winter savory
Maximum Reachable Height 0.50 to 1.00 feet
Flower Colour Purple
Bloom Time June to August
Difficulty Level easy to grow

Planting and care

  • Plant lavender in full sun and well-drained soil (add organic matter to improve heavy soils).
  • Water plants deeply but infrequently, when the soil is almost dry.
  • Prune in early spring or at harvest time. For low-growing varieties, trim back foliage 1 to 2 inches.
  • Starting in a plant s second year, all 3- to 4-foot lavenders should be cut back by about a third to keep the plant from getting overly woody.

    Savory care

    Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Trim back plants in early spring.

    Sunlight Full sun to part shade
    Watering Medium
    Soil well-drained soil
    Temperature 86F (30C)
    Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

    Savory special feature

    The leaves and stems of the sage plant also contain antioxidant enzymes.

    Savory uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • Ornamental value that can be useful in rock gardens or border fronts

    Medicinal Use:

    • Savory has aromatic and carminative properties, and though chiefly used as a culinary herb
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