Name: Summer Savory

Botanical Name: Satureja hortensis

Soil: Moist, well drained

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Time and Color: White, light lavender flowers in early summer.

Description: The plant forms single stems 4-15 inches tall that are lined with dark green leaves up to 4 inches long. Whorls of lilac-purple flowers appear in summer. Summer savory boasts a warming, peppery scent and taste. One of the essential ingredients in Herbs de Provence. Summer savory is also wonderful alone to season beans, meats and stuffings.