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Satureja Species, Creeping Savory

Saturejaspicigera

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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Satureja (sa-tu-REE-ja)
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Species
spicigera (spik-EE-ger-uh)
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Synonym
Clinopodium spicigerum
Satureja alternipilosa
Satureja diffusa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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