Winter Savory
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Winter Savory is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 0.4 m
- Spread
- 0.3 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 8 years
- First yield
- after 1 year
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- very dry – semi-dry
- pH
- 6 – 8
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Thrives in full sun on lean, well-drained, calcareous soil. Avoid waterlogging and cut back in spring to encourage vigorous new growth.
Frequently asked questions
Winter Savory: how big does it get?
Winter Savory (Satureja montana) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 0.4 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 0.3 m. Growth is medium.
Winter Savory: what site does it need?
Winter Savory tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – semi-dry. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.
Winter Savory: is it hardy?
Winter Savory is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Winter Savory: will it grow in Central Europe?
Winter Savory is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Winter Savory: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from July to September.
Winter Savory: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Winter Savory. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Winter Savory: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 7/10, Medicinal 5/10, Other uses 7/10.
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