Genus: Satureja

Common Names: savory

Description coming soon.

Distribution: Mediterranean Basin and Central Asia

Satureja adamovicii

Common name(s): Balkan savory

Description: perennial; a rounded, evergreen subshrub with aromatic foliage and profuse pink flower spikes in summer. Used in place of thyme in various cuisines across the Balkan peninsula. 

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 1 ft.

Satureja montana

Common name(s): winter savory

Description: perennial; an evergreen subshrub with very aromatic narrow, green foliage and white flower spikes in summer. Cultivated for at least 2000 years and popular amongst ancient Greeks and Romans for culinary and medicinal use. An essential ingredient in the German dish, Grünes Bohnengemüse. Reputed to benefit digestion.

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 18 in.

Satureja montana [lemon-scented form]

Common name(s): lemon savory

Description: perennial; a lemon-scented form of S. montana. An evergreen subshrub with very aromatic narrow, green foliage and white flower spikes in summer. An essential ingredient in the German dish, Grünes Bohnengemüse. Reputed to benefit digestion.

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 18 in.

Satureja spicigera

Common name(s): winter savory

Description: perennial; vigorous and low-growing with aromatic foliage and profuse white flower spikes in late summer. Used as a culinary herb (often in place of thyme) around its native range.

Height: to 6 in. Spread: to 2 ft.

Satureja spinosa

Common name(s): savory

Description: perennial; an evergreen subshrub with aromatic leaves and white flower spikes in summer. Locally known as "wild thyme" in much of its native range where it is used as a culinary herb and for medicine.

Height: to 6 in. Spread: to 2 ft.

Satureja thymbra

Common name(s): pink savory, savory of Crete

Description: perennial; an evergreen subshrub with aromatic leaves and pink flower spikes in summer. Locally known as "wild thyme" in much of its native range and essential ingredient in the Middle Eastern spice blend, za'atar. Requires gritty, fast-draining soil to thrive.

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.