Description
Winter savory has dark green, shiny, pointed leaves much stiffer in texture than summer savory. It is a woody perennial plant growing to 2 feet in height with small white or lavender flowers.

Culture
Winter savory does best in a light, sandy soil. Keep dead wood trimmed out. Propagate by cuttings or raise from seed.

Harvesting
Pick young shoots and leaves at any time. The leaves are almost evergreen but not as pungent in winter. It is best dried for winter use.

Use
Winter savory is a condiment often used as a flavoring in liqueurs. Its taste is not as sweet as summer savory

Adapted from Pub. NE 208 published by the Cooperative Extension Services of the Northeast States