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| Identification |
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Genus
Satureja
Species
montana
Variety
Cultivar
Nana
Common names
pygmy winter savory
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11268
Data source
HtZn p167
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3" - 1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly alkaline
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Satureja montana 'Nana' can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Pygmy winter savory needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes full sun. It does well in well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Satureja montana 'Nana' is most often used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
peppery aromatic leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Satureja montana 'Nana' has an annual life cycle. Leaves: Pygmy winter savory has needlelike leaves. Flowers: This plant has tiny flower blossoms on stem tips. Flowers begin in June and don't stop until October. The flowers are most often a white color.
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