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Herbaceous Perennial

Satureja coerulea
  • RHS AGM

blue savory

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

Synonyms
Satureja montana 'Coerulea'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Blue Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Satureja can be annuals, perennials or subshrubs with aromatic, linear to obovate leaves and spike-like clusters of tubular 2-lipped flowers in summer

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

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

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back old shoots in early spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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