Winter Savory
A tough and useful Mediterranean herb from the mint family, Winter Savory is becoming more widely used as a culinary herb for its unique, savory flavors and fragrance similar to thyme and sage but uniquely its own. Grows well in full sun and well-draining soils and makes a lovely addition to the herb garden or Mediterranean border.
Latin Name: Satureja montana
Site and Soil: Full sun and very well-drained soil. Drought tolerant evergreen
Hardiness: Hardy to -10° F.
Size at Maturity: 2′ in height by 3-4′ feet wide.
Bloom Time: late spring long blooming
Pests & Diseases: No pests or diseases that we’ve seen on our plants here in Portland.
USDA Zone: 6-9