The branching roots produce a bushy, fine-haired stem, which often has a purple tint. They turn purplish in late summer to fall. The fruit is comprised of four nutlets. Pests and disease None noted.
Cultivation Use fresh seeds to start summer savory as seed viability decreases after one year.
Space or thin to 10 inches apart. Successive sowings may be made in spring until mid-summer. If plants start to lean over, mound soil up around the base. Companion planting Summer savory helps beans grow better. It also helps onions grow when planted in a border around them.