Summer Savory.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Annual herb

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

12 to 18 inches

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 2 bis 11

Blütezeit

Mid to late summer

Pflege

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.

Gießen

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

Düngen

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

Schneiden

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

Umtopfen

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

Boden

Well draining sandy or loamy soil

Boden-pH

6.5 to 7.5

Temperatur

5 bis 30°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 60%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Annual, one growing season

Duft

Stark

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

It is generally considered safe for culinary use.

Kinder

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

Kontaktallergene

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

Allergene in der Luft

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

Essbarkeit

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

So erkennst du die Pflanze

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

Höhe

0,3 bis 0,45m

Breite

0,2 bis 0,3m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

white, lavender, pink, 0,5 bis 1cm

Häufige Probleme

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

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

spring

Überwinterung

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

Im Kübel

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.

Gute Pflanzpartner

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

Ähnliche Arten

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

Botanisches

Familie

Lamiaceae

Gattung

Satureja

Ordnung

Lamiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.

Artenschutz

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.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

culinary herb, pollinator garden, container plant

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

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.

Woher der Name kommt

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.

Gut zu wissen

• 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.