Summer savory
Satureja hortensis
Also called Savoury and Bean herb
Garden plant · Herbs, veg & fruitSOW IT WITH THE BEANS, which is where the German name comes from — it goes in the pot with them and it is supposed to keep blackfly off the row.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 8 daysWater the ground, then leave it — water at the base and then leave it — these want to dry out between drinks.
- Light
- Full sun
- Feed
- Not needed
- Humidity
- Low
- Hardiness
- Hardy — an average winter RHS H4, to -10°C
- Size
- 0.25 m tall · 0.2 m across
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Origin
- Southern Europe
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsSafe for pets
PeopleNothing recorded against it
Safe to eat: the leaves.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-04.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.