PACKAGING - All seeds are packed in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. Keeping them fresh longer than the competition.Appearance: Winter Savory, or Satureja montana, is a small, evergreen shrub with tiny, aromatic leaves and small, pink to lilac flowers. It's noted for its dense, bushy growth habit. Culinary Use: This herb is prized for its strong, peppery flavor, similar to thyme but with a hotter taste. It's often used in seasoning meats, particularly in Mediterranean dishes, and can be used fresh or dried. Growth: Hardy in USDA zones 6-9, Winter Savory thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It's a drought-resistant plant, making it suitable for rock gardens or borders. Medicinal Uses: Historically, Winter Savory has been used for its medicinal properties, including digestive aid, antiseptic qualities, and for treating respiratory issues, showcasing its versatility beyond culinary applications. Quality: All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.25" wide by 4.50" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness - All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Grow a garden filled with Winter Savory herbs, from freshly harvested Satureja montana seeds. Winter Savory is an evergreen herb that displays slender, dark green leaves through 3 of the 4 seasons. These herbs have a higher content of Thymol than it's relative "Summer Savory," meaning that it has a stronger flavor. Winter Savory plants will grow to a mature height of roughly 10 to 16 inches tall, making them perfect for pots & containers, or even in window boxes as well. The plants are primarily grown for culinary uses, however Winter Savory will also make a great addition to the garden when used as an ornamental plant. Their light pink to lilac colored blooms will open up during the late Summer months, attracting all sorts of beneficial insects to the garden, such as bumblebees, honeybees, butterflies and hummingbirds as well.