Savory
Micromeria juliana
Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae
What it is like
Micromeria juliana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Height (m): 0.3
Where it is found
Rocky places and other dry open habitats.
Europe - Mediterranean.
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Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
Leaves are used as a food flavouring, a substitute for savory (Satureia spp.).
Condiment: the various plants that are used as flavourings, either as herbs, spices or condiments.
Medicine
Rating: 1
Used in the treatment of kidney and bladder ailments.
Diuretic: Acts on the kidneys, promoting the flow of urine.
Kidney: Used in the treatment of kidney diseases
Other
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How it is grown
Prefers an open position in a well-drained soil. Succeeds in poor soils. Requires a sunny position.
Propagating it: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood with a heel, July/August in a frame.
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds; South Wall. In. West Wall. In.
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: 6-9
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium
Shade: No shade
Moisture: Dry, moist