Plants > Perennials

blue savory

Satureja coerulea

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Satureja
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A bushy, aromatic, woody-based perennial with upright stems of pointed, linear green leaves with hairy edges. Produces spikes of pale violet blue flowers in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

NeutralAlkaline

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile well-drained, preferably alkaline soil, in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet.

Pruning

Cut back old shoots in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years