Annual herb
Summer Savory plant profile
Satureja hortensis
An annual herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Summer Savory
Sow summer savory directly in the garden, or set out transplants, in spring after the danger of frost has passed (Illinois). It is a frost-tender annual, so wait until the weather has warmed.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Summer Savory in my garden calendarThis uses the published planting season. It is not adjusted to local frost dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Annual
Common problems
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Savory: Summer (Herb Gardening)
University of Illinois Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-13.