Satureja (Savory) & Thymbra (Za'ata)

Savories and Za'ata are mostly aromatic semi-woody dwarf perennials to dwarf shrubs native of dryish, rocky grounds from the Eastern Mediterranean westwards to the Canary islands. Several species have great medicinal value or are used in the Mediterranean style cookery. They have small leaves and numerous white to rose flowers in summer. Winterhardy species are easily grown in a sunny position and will thrive in any rich, well drained soil. They are excellent in the rock garden. Subtropical species should be kept in pots under frostfree conditions in a sunny spot throughout the year and reduced watering in winter months.
Sow fine seeds flat from mid spring to early summer. Transplant winterhardy species from summer to autumn to the final spot in the garden.
All are USDA Climate Zone 8, unless not stated differently.
30 seeds per package.

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Satureja biflora (African Lemon Savory)

30cm, African Lemon Savory is a dwarf semi-woody perennial from East Africa. It has thyme-like leaves with a strong and very pleasant lemon fragrance and taste and numerous white to pale rose flowers in summer. For any rich, well drained substrate in full sun throughout the year. This subtropical species is not winterhardy! In winter keep plants under frostfree conditions at a minimum of some 10°C with reduced watering. VI-VIII.

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Satureja montana (Mountain Savory)

Satureja montana (Mountain Savory)

30cm, Mountain Savory is a dwarf woody perennial with thousands of small whitish rose flowers, and small, needle-like, dark green, very aromatic leaves which are widely used for salads and in the Mediterranean cookery. For full sun and a rather dryish soil. VII-IX.

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Satureja thymbra (Thyme Leafed Savory)

Satureja thymbra (Thyme Leafed Savory)

30cm, Thyme leafed Savory is a small, woody perennial with strongly fragrant, narrow leaves and dense clusters of bright pink flowers. Native of rocky, open spots from the Mediterranean to Iran. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. V-VII.

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Thymbra spicata ssp. spicata (Za'atar)

Thymbra spicata ssp. spicata (Za'atar)

30 (40)cm, Za'atar is a semi-woody dwarf shrub with strongly aromatic, narrow leaves on upright stem and rather large, bright rose flowers in summer. It is native of rocky, open spots in the South-Eastern Mediterranian, the Middle East and western parts of Asia Minor. It is one of the most essential ingredients in several typical dishes from the Middle East. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. Excellent in the rock garden. VI-VIII.

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