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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.3m
max. spread |
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0.25m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Satureja hortensis
Other names: Summer savory, St. Julian's herb, Satyricon, Stone basil
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Genus: Satureja
Species: S. hortensis - S. hortensis is a bushy annual with narrow, aromatic, bright green leaves and spikes of white or pink flowers in summer.
Satureja hortensis is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Pink in Summer
Foliage: Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
Fragrance: Leaves are fragrant with a peppery taste and are used mainly for flavouring cooked foods.
Habit: Bushy, Rounded
Satureja hortensis (Summer savory) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grows best in well-drained, moderately fertile, alkaline soil in full sun. For culinary purposes, harvest leaves before the plant comes into flower.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) |
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