Satureja spicigera

Common name(s): creeping 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.

Position: full sun and lean, 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: Iran, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey