Winter Savory
Satureja montana
Lamiaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived perennial
Native distribution
Mediterranean Region
Biocultural value
Leaves impart oregano and thyme flavors to meats, poultry, stuffings, egg dishes, vegetables, soups, stews and marinades.
Location
Source of plant
Johnny's Selected Seeds, Richters, Jardin Botanique Universite Louis Pasteur, Homestead Division of Sunnybrook Farms Nursery
Description
Flowers white or pink, borne in few-flowered verticillasters. Plants 6-12" tall (DS 3). Foliage with sharp fragrance when crushed (MFH).
USDA Hardiness Zone
7
Special characteristics
fragrance, food