Winter Savory

Satureja montana, Lamiaceae

Zones

5a–8b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPest ConfuserPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CardoonCynara cardunculus

Pest Deterrent

Pineapple SageSalvia elegans

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

HelleboreHelleborus orientalis

Pest DeterrentNurse Plant

Milk ThistleSilybum marianum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Bronze FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Winter savory growth is suppressed by fennel's chemical inhibition

Sweet FennelFoeniculum vulgare

Winter savory growth is suppressed by fennel's chemical inhibition

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Winter Savory grow in?

Winter Savory grows in USDA hardiness zones 5a through 8b.

What are good companion plants for Winter Savory?

Good companions for Winter Savory include Cardoon, Pineapple Sage, Hellebore, Milk Thistle.

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