What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassmedium
Nectarattracts pollinators
Companions
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceWinter savory emerges after the last spring frost when soil temperatures consistently reach 10°C.
floweringFlowering occurs in mid to late summer, triggered by lengthening days and warm air temperatures.
harvestLeaves can be harvested throughout the growing season, with optimal flavor just before flowering.
dormancyWinter savory enters dormancy with the first autumn frosts and shortening days, though it is evergreen in milder climates.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Soil texturesandy, loamy
Organic matterLow
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed, cuttings, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationnone
Self-seedingLight
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, butterflies
Repelscabbage moths, bean beetles