|
| Identification |
|
Genus
Satureja
Species
hortensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
summer savory
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11276
Data source
HtZn p167;MedPl p265;Frgnt p172;Xeri p276
|
| Life cycle |
|
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' 6"
Overall spread
|
| Climate |
|
Sunshine
Various
Water
No extra water
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly alkaline
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
|
| Garden |
|
Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Satureja hortensis have a faintly spicy aroma. Summer savory can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species requires no extra water once established.
|
| Special qualities |
|
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
|
| Adverse factors |
|
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
|
| Herbal medicine |
|
Medicinal properties
carminative
antibacterial
antifungal
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Satureja hortensis is most commonly used cooked. Summer savory is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a carminative, an antibacterial and an antifungal. The flowers and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations.
|
| Traditional uses |
|
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
peppery aromatic leaves. warm sweet scent
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Spicy
Dye parts
Dye color
|
| Cultivation |
|
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
|
| Nutrition |
|
Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
|
| Horticulture |
|
Horticulture notes
It requires warm days for good production.
|
| Herbarium |
|
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Satureja hortensis has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Summer savory has needlelike leaves. Flowers: This plant has tiny flower blossoms on stem tips. Most often the flowers occur in either pink or white.
|
Page 4335 of 4998
|
family 
