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| Identification |
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Genus
Satureja
Species
spicigera
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
creeping savory
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11281
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
Evergreen
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Mat forming
Overall height
3" - 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 07a-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 spicigera can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. Creeping savory needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is ideal for this plant. It needs soil that is well drained.
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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 spicigera 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 spicigera has an annual life cycle. Creeping savory is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has needlelike leaves. Flowers: This species has tiny flower blossoms on stem tips. Flowers begin in June and don't stop until October. The flowers are usually a white color.
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