Purple Winter Savory
Satureja montana
Purple Winter Savory (Satureja montana) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 8–12 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Aromatic culinary herb that doubles as a long-blooming xeric ornamental.
low water8–12 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Satureja montana
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 8–12 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- purple
- Bloom time
- mid summer, late summer, early fall
- Pollinator value
- high
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Purple Winter Savory good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Purple Winter Savory is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Purple Winter Savory get?
- It matures to about 8–12 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does Purple Winter Savory need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Purple Winter Savory native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
