Honey bees
Nectar value
Low
Pollen value
Unknown
Pollinator plant
Winter Savory
Satureja montana
Linked agroforestry plant data
Pollinator recipe
Bee value
Who this plant supports
Agroforestry database
Complete plant information
Structure
- Vegetation layer
- Herbaceous
- Size
- Small
- Dimensions
- 0.40 m high × 0.30 m wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Evergreen
Site conditions
- USDA hardiness
- 6-11
- Moisture
- Moist, Well-drained
- Soil
- Sandy, Loamy
- pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Light
- Sun
Uses
- Edible parts
- Leaves, Seasoning, Tea
- Functions
- Companion planting, Essential oil, Repellent, Fragrant, Pollinator plant, Ground cover
- Edibility
- 4 out of 5
- Medicinal value
- 3 out of 5
The leaves of bean herb have a flavor reminiscent of paprika. They are often added to cooked dishes, primarily beans, for extra flavor. The leaves can also be used as a garnish for salads. They have a more intense and sharper taste than bean herb. The leaves can be used both fresh and dried, and are suitable for making herbal tea. It is recommended to harvest the leaves just before the plant starts to flower, for a spicy flavor similar to that of marjoram.