(Satureja hortensis 'Summer')
Summer Savory is an annual herb that is native to the Mediterranean but can be commonly found growing in gardens throughout the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 12-18” and features multi-branched reddish stems, aromatic, narrow, needle-like, dark green leaves, and tiny purple and white flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, repels bean beetles and cabbage moths, is resistant to deer, is rabbit safe, tolerates drought, is used to flavor perfumes, the leaves are used as an insect repellent, makes essential oil, and is both edible and medicinal!
(Satureja Montana 'Winter')
Winter Savory is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean but can be commonly found growing in gardens throughout the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 6-15” and features multi-branched woody stems, aromatic, shiny, lance-shaped, dark green leaves, and tiny lilac and white flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and butterflies, repels bean beetles and cabbage moths, is resistant to deer, is rabbit safe, tolerates drought, is used to flavor perfumes, the leaves are used as an insect repellent, and is both edible and medicinal!