Herb · Lamiaceae family
summer savory
Satureja hortensis
In short a 10-second read
Summer savory (herb) grows to 0.2–0.45 m tall and 0.2–0.4 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil. It flowers in July–September; the flowers are white or pink. Sow in April–May.
× spread 0.2–0.4 m
Where to plant
Sun and soil.
It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil.
Sun
Elsewhere it will grow less well.
Soil and water
dry to average · watering: little
Soil: humus-rich, loamy, sandy
Soil pH 6.5–8
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
July–September · white or pink
Sowing
direct sowing: April–May
Winter protection
does not overwinter
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does summer savory flower?
In July–September; the flowers are white or pink.
When do I sow summer savory?
In April–May (direct sowing).
Does summer savory tolerate shade?
No, it needs full sun.
How much space does summer savory need?
At maturity 0.2–0.4 m wide and 0.2–0.45 m tall; recommended spacing 20 cm.
Where the data comes from
We compared the data in 5 expert sources. Last checked 20 October 2026.
Show sources (5)
- NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
- RHS — How to grow savory
- Wikidata (CC0) — Satureja hortensis
- OSU Extension - Growing Herbs
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU
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