Summer Savory.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual herb

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

12 to 18 inches

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 2 à 11

Floraison

Mid to late summer

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to prevent root issues. Watch for wilting leaves which signal a need for water, or yellowing foliage that might indicate overwatering. Pinch back the tips regularly to encourage a bushier plant and delay flowering.

Arrosage

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Engrais

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Taille

Pinch off the top growth to keep the plant compact and productive.

Rempotage

Since it is an annual, you typically do not need to repot it.

Sol

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

pH du sol

6.5 to 7.5

Température

5 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 60%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Annual, one growing season

Parfum

Fort

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

It is generally considered safe for culinary use.

Enfants

No specific hazards exist for children, though the stems can be slightly woody.

Allergènes de contact

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the essential oils in the foliage.

Allergènes aéroportés

Pollen may cause mild reactions in sensitive individuals during peak bloom.

Comestibilité

This herb is widely consumed as a culinary spice, but avoid medicinal concentrations if pregnant.

Comment l'identifier

• Narrow lance shaped green leaves
• Small tubular white or pink flowers
• Branching stems with bushy habit
• Strong peppery aromatic scent

Hauteur

0,3 à 0,45m

Envergure

0,2 à 0,3m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, lavender, pink, 0,5 à 1cm

Problèmes courants

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant juices.
• Root rot — Occurs when soil remains too wet for extended periods.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring

Hivernage

As an annual, it will die with the first hard frost and does not require winter protection.

En pot

It grows very well in pots, provided the container has excellent drainage and is at least 20 cm wide.

Plant summer savory near beans to enhance their growth and protect them from pests.

Bonnes associations

• Oignon — It is said to improve the flavor of onions when grown nearby.
• Haricot commun — It is a classic companion that helps deter bean beetles.

Espèces similaires

• Satureja montana — This is a perennial relative with a stronger, more pungent flavor.

Science

Famille

Lamiaceae

Genre

Satureja

Ordre

Lamiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Préservation

This plant is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in well drained, rocky soils where it can outcompete other small plants for sunlight.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary herb, pollinator garden, container plant

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Is summer savory an annual?

Yes, it completes its life cycle in a single growing season.

Does it need full sun?

Yes, it performs best with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Satureja is derived from the Latin word for satyr, linking the plant to mythological woodland spirits. The specific epithet hortensis means of the garden.

Bon à savoir

• It is an annual plant, unlike its perennial cousin winter savory.
• The flavor is often described as a peppery blend of thyme and mint.
• Ancient Romans used it to make a savory vinegar.