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Winter savory

Satureja montana

Full sun 0.15–0.45 m × 0.3–0.45 m Flowers July–September Harvest June–August to −29 °C
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In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun
Size0.15–0.45 m
spacing 30 cm
FlowersJuly–September
PlantingApril–May
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averagesandygravellyloamy

Watering

Winter savory — Watering
drought tolerant once establisheddo not waterlogless when it rains

Frost

−29 °C
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).

50 cm1 m1.5 m0.15–0.45 mspread 0.3–0.45 m
0.15–0.45 m× spread 0.3–0.45 m

Plant 30 cm apart.

How to plant: staggered, 30 cm apart

Reaches maturity in about 5–10 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberHarvest: JanuaryHarvest: FebruaryHarvest: MarchHarvest: AprilHarvest: MayHarvest: JuneHarvest: JulyHarvest: AugustHarvest: SeptemberHarvest: OctoberHarvest: NovemberHarvest: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingHarvest
Now, in October: nothing to do — the next job is in April.
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Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July–September · white, purple or blue

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: April–May

Harvest

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June–August

Feeding

Nutrition.

No feeding in beds

in pots once in late spring

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

Mint rust

Mint rust

Puccinia menthae
diseasesource covers the whole genus
More about this problem

What you will see

Pale, twisted spring shoots; dusty orange, later yellow and black pustules on leaves and stems.

When to look

Spring – autumn

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove affected plants before black winter spores form.
  2. By hand earlyDig up and destroy affected plants.
Mint rustdisease · spring – autumn

What you will see

Pale, twisted spring shoots; dusty orange, later yellow and black pustules on leaves and stems.

When to look

Spring – autumn

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove affected plants before black winter spores form.
  2. By hand earlyDig up and destroy affected plants.
More about this problem
Sources (1)

What to combine it with

Ready-made combinations.

Ready-made Studio combinations with this plant

Click a combination — the Studio opens a new raised bed with it already planted.

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does winter savory flower?

In July–September; the flowers are white, purple or blue.

When is winter savory harvested?

In June–August.

Does winter savory tolerate shade?

No, it needs full sun.

How much space does winter savory need?

At maturity 0.3–0.45 m wide and 0.15–0.45 m tall; recommended spacing 30 cm.

Mint rust — what can you do?

Remove affected plants before black winter spores form. Dig up and destroy affected plants.

Sources (12) Checked 24 October 2026

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