Savories and Za'ata are mostly aromatic semi-woody dwarf perennials to dwarf shrubs native of dryish, rocky grounds from the Eastern Mediterranean westwards to the Canary islands. Several species have great medicinal value or are used in the Mediterranean style cookery. They have small leaves and numerous white to rose flowers in summer. Winterhardy species are easily grown in a sunny position and will thrive in any rich, well drained soil. They are excellent in the rock garden. Subtropical species should be kept in pots under frostfree conditions in a sunny spot throughout the year and reduced watering in winter months. Sow fine seeds flat from mid spring to early summer. Transplant winterhardy species from summer to autumn to the final spot in the garden. All are USDA Climate Zone 8, unless not stated differently. 20 seeds per package. |
Satureja biflora (African Lemon Savory)30cm, African Lemon Savory is a dwarf semi-woody perennial from East Africa. It has thyme-like leaves with an utmost strong and very pleasant lemon fragrance and taste, and numerous white to pale rose flowers in summer. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun throughout the year. This subtropical species is not winterhardy! In winter keep plants under frostfree conditions at a minimum of some 10°C with reduced watering. VI-VIII. |
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seed package8483 | € 4,99 |
Satureja montana (Mountain Savory)30cm, Mountain Savory is a dwarf woody perennial with thousands of small whitish rose flowers, and small, needle-like, dark green, very aromatic leaves which are widely used for salads and in the Mediterranean cookery. For full sun and a rather dryish soil. VII-IX. |
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seed package 1832 | € 4,99* |
Satureja montana var. citriodora (Lemon-scented Winter Savory)20 (30)cm, Lemon-scented Winter Savory is a variety with short stems with narrow, aromatic, lemon-scented leaves and quite large, axillary born, pale rose to white flowers. Native of mountains in central and southern Europe. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. An excellent plant for the rock garden. VI-VIII. |
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seed package3342 | € 4,99 |
Satureja obovata (Iberian Savory)30 (45)cm, Iberian Savory is a small, woody perennial with strongly aromatic, small bright green to greyish-green leaves and axillary born pale rose to pink flowers. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. V-VII. |
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seed package0323 | € 4,99 |
Satureja spicigera (Trailing Winter Savory)15cm, Trailing Winter Savory is a trailing species species with strongly aromatic leaves an white flower on upright hold branches. It comes from north-eastern Turkey to north-western Iran. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. An excellent plant for the rock garden. VI-VIII. |
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seed package0224 | € 4,99 |
Satureja thymbra (Thyme Leafed Savory)30cm, Thyme leafed Savory is a small, woody perennial with strongly fragrant, narrow leaves and dense clusters of bright pink flowers. Native of rocky, open spots from the Mediterranean to Iran. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. V-VII. |
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seed package 4081 | € 4,99* |