Satureja spicigera

Satureja spicigera (K.Koch) Boiss.

Satureja spicigera, known as creeping savory, is a perennial prostrate shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to northeastern Turkey, the Caucasus, and northwestern Iran. Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9, it is suitable as an edging plant for rock and herb gardens. The plant is used as a culinary herb, with a flavor stronger than summer savory and similar to winter savory.

Description

Satureja spicigera (K.Koch) Boiss. is a member of the Lamiaceae family and is found in regions including Iran, the North Caucasus, the Transcaucasus, and Turkey. This prostrate shrub is valued for its use in horticulture and as a culinary herb. Its flavor is stronger than that of Satureja hortensis and comparable to Satureja montana. The species was first described in 1879.