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Winter Savory (Satureja montana): A Peppery Perennial Herb

Perennial
Zones 3–11, 14–24, 30–34, 39
Full sun
Little to moderate water

This perennial herb forms a mounding, 12–15 inch tall plant with pungent, peppery-tasting dark green leaves (a close relative, summer savory, is an annual with milder flavor). Seeds are slow to germinate, so buy plants. Space 6–12 inches apart.

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