Basics

Ease of Growing
Moderate
Grown as
Perennial
Growing Habit
-
Hardiness
Hardy

Winter Savory is hardy to 10˚ F.

Crops
Spring Transplant, Spring
Growing Season
Short, Long
Cultivar Type
-
Growing Conditions
Cold, Cool, Warm

Winter Savory is evergreen year round and doesn't need too much water or nutrients.

Outdoor Growing Temp
45°F - 80°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp
65°F

Best to plant when the soil is between 65 and 80˚F.

Start Indoors
Yes
Start Outdoors
Yes
Light
Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cold, Cool, Warm)

Savory grow best in full sun and will not tolerate too much shade.

Water
Low

Winter Savory is fairly drought tolerant.

Feeder
Light

Winter Savory can tolerate poor soils but does benefit from a small amount of fertilization.

Suitability
Drought tolerant, Tolerates light frost, Tolerates hard frost
Small Gardens?
Yes
Containers?
Yes

In areas with extremely cold winters, plants can be planted in containers and taken inside.  They will need to be placed in the sunniest spot inside the house.

Attracts beneficial insects?
Yes
Color
Green
Fruit Size
- "
Plant Height
6.0 - 18.0"
Plant Diameter
6.0 - 12.0"
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Disease Resistance
Taste Profile

Peppery-thyme taste.

Rotation Group
Perennial