Bergbohnenkraut

Landscape Uses:Alpine garden, Border, Rock garden, Specimen. An easily grown plant when given suitable conditions, it prefers a well-drained poor stony soil and succeeds in a hot dry sunny position. It prefers an alkaline soil though it is not too fussy. It is very intolerant of soils that remain damp, especially in the winter, and dislikes shade. Plants are less hardy when they are grown in rich soils and also in wet conditions[4, K]. Winter savory is often grown in the garden as a culinary herb, there are some named varieties. The flavour is said to be more coarse than that of the annual savory (S. hortensis). The plants live for several years, but as they grow older they do not make so much new growth and so are best replaced every two years. Winter savory is typically harvested in late spring to early summer, just before flowering for the best flavor. It usually flowers in summer, typically from June to August (Northern Hemisphere). Winter savory is considered a slow grower, often taking about 1 to 2 years to establish and reach full size. Winter savory is self-fertile.

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Condiment Tea Leaves - raw or cooked. A peppery flavour, they are used mainly as a flavouring for cooked foods, especially beans, and also as a garnish for salads etc. They have a stronger, sharper flavour than summer savory (S. hortensis). The leaves can be used fresh or dried. A herb tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves. The leaves are harvested just before the plant comes into flower. A tangy, marjoram-like flavour.

Companion Essential Repellent The growing plant repels insects. An essential oil is obtained from the leaves. Plants can be grown as a ground cover when spaced about 45cm apart each way. A good bee plant. The leaves have an aromatic fragrance. A good companion plant to grow in the garden, it does especially well with onions and beans and helps to repel insect pests. The plant is said to inhibit the germination of certain seeds. Winter savory seeds can prevent the germination of nearby seeds. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer. Special Features: Attractive foliage, Edible, Fragrant foliage, Not North American native. Dynamic accumulator. 1. Nectary - Flowers rich in nectar and pollen: Yes – Winter savory flowers are rich in nectar and pollen, attracting various pollinators, including bees and butterflies. 2. Wildlife - Food (Fruit, Seeds, Leaf litter, Shelter, Nesting, Roosting): Yes – While the plant does not produce significant fruit, its leaves are edible and provide food for herbivores. The foliage can also offer shelter for small wildlife. 3. Invertebrate Shelter (Overwintering sites, Leaf litter, Groundcover): Yes – The plant can provide overwintering sites for beneficial insects and its groundcover can protect invertebrates during colder months. 4. Pest Confuser (Smell): Yes – The aromatic scent of winter savory can help deter pests, making it a valuable companion plant in gardens.

Heimisch: Albania, Antioquia, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Austria, BR, France, Greece, Italy, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Lebanon-Syria, Manizales, NO, NW. Balkan Pen., North America, Spain, Türkiye, Vermont-US, conterminous 48 United States Eingeführt: AT, Austria, Azores, Belgium, CH, England, Flemish Region, France, GB, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal, SE, Texas, The Netherlands, Wales, Walloon Region