Satureja Montana
Satureja montana, known as winter savory, is a fragrant herb celebrated for its culinary
and medicinal virtues. This perennial herbaceous plant, native to Southern Europe,
brings a touch of the Mediterranean to gardens and kitchens worldwide.
Winter savory is a sensory delight, with slender stems bearing small, linear leaves that
release a delightful aroma when touched. Its dainty pink to lavender flowers add a pop
of color to its appearance.
-Winter savory has a long-standing heritage in herbal medicine and culinary traditions.
Its name "Satureja" traces back to the ancient Roman term "saturare," meaning "to
season."
In herbal remedies, winter savory is valued for its potential to support digestion and
alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
Winter savory thrives in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil and full sunlight. It's a
hardy perennial, offering its aromatic leaves year after year.
