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.

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 4 months of summer drought

Distribution: Crete, E. Aegean Islands, SW Turkey