Satureja montana var. illyrica
Scientific Name | Satureja montana var. illyrica |
Common Name | Purple Winter Savory |
Family | Lamiaceae (Mint Family) |
Habit | Perennial Herbaceous Herb. Evergreen Mounds |
Growth Form | Short, compact mounding habit of growth. Dark green, glossy leaves. |
Mature Size | Height: 4-6″ Width: 14-18″ |
Flowers | Purple-blue. Blooms late in the season when many garden perennials have finished flowering. |
Hardiness | Zones 3b-8 |
Sun Requirements | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Water Requirements | Moderate to xeric |
Soil Requirements | Well drained soil |
Other Info | Prune back/shear to ground in spring. Deer resistant, Good for pollination. |