creeping savory
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A creeping subshrub to 10cm tall, with slender, upright to spreading stems clothed with small, aromatic, linear leaves. In summer it produces whorls of tubular white flowers on erect spikes. The leaves are used fresh or dried as a culinary herb
Scientific classification
- Species
- creeping savory (Satureja spicigera)
- Genus
- Satureja
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of creeping savory
Distribution map
Northeastern Turkey to Northern Iran
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of creeping savory
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creeping savory care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningClip back to maintain a compact shape after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or greenwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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