About
Satureja spicigera, the creeping savory, is a creeping subshrub to 10 cm with slender, spreading to upright stems clothed in small, aromatic, linear leaves. Whorls of tubular, white flowers on erect spikes are produced in summer. The leaves are used fresh or dried as a culinary herb. A rewarding and ornamental low-growing savory for a sunny, very well-drained herb garden, rock garden or container.
About the genus
Satureja, the savories, are annuals, perennials and subshrubs with aromatic, linear to obovate leaves and spike-like clusters of tubular, two-lipped flowers in summer. Culinary herbs and ornamental plants for sunny, well-drained borders.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Herbs - Culinary
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toNE Turkey to N Iran
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
PruningClip back to maintain a compact shape after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed or greenwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free