Herb
Creeping Savory
B tier
Creeping savory (often Satureja spicigera) forms low mats of tiny peppery leaves—groundcover habit with culinary use in small pinches. Intensity is high for leaf size; texture is fine. Edge paths and harvest tips for bean salads. Not a bulk drying crop like upright winter savory.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Edge PlantingFresh PinchSaladTip Harvest
Traits
CreepingFine LeafGroundcoverHigh IntensityLow MatPepperyTiny Leaf
History
Creeping Satureja types entered rock gardens as fragrant groundcover.
Herb gardeners used creeping savory as dual edible carpet.
Specialty nurseries listed creeping savory for culinary mats.
Creeping savory stayed a niche perennial savory form.