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Satureja montana (winter savory)
Satureja montana (winter savory)
Compact perennial culinary herb • Evergreen foliage • White flowers & strong flavor • Suited to sunny gardens in Zones 6–8
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Winter Savory (Satureja montana) is a hardy perennial herb prized for its bold, peppery flavor and tidy, evergreen form. Unlike annual summer savory, this variety returns year after year—making it a plant-once, harvest-for-years addition to herb beds, borders, and containers.
Plants grow into dense, finely textured mounds that respond beautifully to trimming, allowing them to double as low hedging, edging, or formal knot-garden structure. In summer, they’re covered in small white blossoms that draw bees and beneficial insects, adding both beauty and ecological value to your garden.
Why gardeners love it
- Perennial reliability: Cold-tolerant and long-lived in suitable climates
- Flavor powerhouse: Stronger, deeper taste than annual savory—excellent with beans, meats, and roasted vegetables
- Naturally compact: Maintains a neat shape without fuss
- Pollinator friendly: Summer blooms support beneficial insects
- Low maintenance: Thrives in lean soil and sun with minimal watering once established
Growing Details
- Botanical name: Satureja montana
- Plant type: Evergreen perennial herb
- Mature size: ~10–16 in. tall × 12–18 in. wide
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, average to lean
- Water: Low once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
Planting & Care Tips
Give winter savory a sunny spot with excellent drainage—raised beds or gritty soil mixes help it thrive. Light pruning after flowering keeps plants dense and encourages fresh growth. Harvest sprigs anytime; flavor is strongest just before bloom.
Why it’s worth adding:
This is one of those rare herbs that earns its space year-round—ornamental in form, useful in the kitchen, resilient in the garden. If you appreciate plants that quietly perform season after season, winter savory belongs in your collection.
WHY GARDENERS GROW IT
- Strong culinary herb flavor
- Evergreen foliage in mild climates
- Dense, tidy growth
- Can be clipped into shape
- Attracts pollinators
- Long-lived perennial herb
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub herb
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–8
- Growth habit: Dense, compact mound
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~1.5 ft. × 1.5 ft.
- Flower color: White
- Bloom time: Summer
- Foliage: Small, aromatic evergreen leaves
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in sunny, open sites
- Avoid heavy soil or standing water
- Trim lightly to maintain shape
- Works well in containers
- Harvest regularly to keep plants full
CULINARY USES
Flavor is savory, peppery, and slightly spicy.
Best used in:
- Bean dishes
- Roasted meats
- Stuffings
- Herb blends
- Marinades
BEST USES
- Culinary herb gardens
- Edging plants
- Knot gardens
- Containers
- Pollinator gardens
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose winter savory if you:
- Want a perennial culinary herb
- Prefer compact, tidy plants
- Garden in full sun
- Cook often with herbs
- Need a low-maintenance plant
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.