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.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: culinary- bean dishes, soups, meats, etc., medicine, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3.5 months of summer drought

Distribution: S. Europe, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria