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Winter Savory

Satureja montana

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Common names

26 names · 20 languages
EnglishYour language
Other languages (19)
Dutch
  • Bergsteentijm
  • Doorlevend bonenkruid
  • Steentijm
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French
  • Sarriette des montagnes[2][3]
Catalan
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
  • Primorski vrisak[3]
Czech
  • saturejka horská[3]
Danish
Finnish
  • talvikynteli[3]
German
Italian
Occitan
  • Pébré d'asé[3]
Polish
  • cząber górski[3]
Russian
  • Чабер горный[3]
Slovak
  • saturejka horská[3]
Slovenian
  • kraški šetraj[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • vinterkyndel[3]
Turkish
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Satureja montana — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Winter Savory — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Satureja montana.
  • Mountain Savory — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Satureja montana.
[2] Satureja montana — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Winter Savory — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Winterbonenkruid — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Sarriette des montagnes — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Winter-Bohnenkraut — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Ajedrea — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Satureja — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • santoreggia montana — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
[3] Satureja montana — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Winter Savory — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Winterbonenkruid — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Sarriette des montagnes — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Winter-Bohnenkraut — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Ajedrea — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Satureja — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • santoreggia montana — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • sajolida — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Primorski vrisak — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • saturejka horská — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Чабер горный — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • vinterkyndel — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • geyikotu — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • kraški šetraj — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • 冬香草 — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • 冬香草 — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • vintersar — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • cząber górski — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • talvikynteli — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • Pébré d'asé — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
  • saturejka horská — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 168442; Satureja montana.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Satureja montana is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Lamiaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.15–0.46 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.3–0.46 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Multi-stemmed; Rounded; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Broadleaf Evergreen

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Sand; Shallow Rocky

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
SC. & S. Europe to Lebanon.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Unknown
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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.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Satureja montana — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2663047; ID 79QGY; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2663047; ID 79QGY; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Satureja montana — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Satureja montana — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 1095911; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 241097, 241099, 241101, 241102, 241103, 241104, 241105, 241107, 241108

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.