Satureja thymbra - Thyme-leaved savory

Thyme-leaved savory (Satureja thymbra) is a shrub native to south-eastern Europe (the Balkans, Crete, Greece), found in sunny positions on dry rocky hills. Its peppery, thyme-like leaves are used as a condiment and tea, and a strong infusion of the herb is traditionally used to clean wine barrels before the new vintage.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Shrub

Functions

• Attracting bees¹

Footnotes

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