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Summer Savory growing in a garden
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.

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Shows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.

Growing conditions

Sun
Full sun
Lifecycle
Annual

Common problems

Watch for these

Also watch for: damping off.

Next steps

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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.

  1. Savory: Summer (Herb Gardening)

    University of Illinois Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-13.