Savory
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- Summer Savory (Satureja hortensis)
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Height: 12-18 inches
Description: Summer Savory is an annual herb cherished for its peppery flavor, making it a popular seasoning for beans, meats, and stews. This plant features slender, bronze-green leaves and produces small, lilac-pink flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It grows quickly in warm weather and can be harvested throughout the summer months.
Planting Tips:
- Plant in well-drained, light soil.
- Space plants about 8-10 inches apart.
- Water regularly but allow the soil to dry slightly between watering to prevent root rot.
- Harvest leaves as needed, starting when plants are 6 inches tall.
Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring, after the last frost
Nativity to Texas: No