Editing Savory (section)

= Characteristics =

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Savory plants are low-growing herbs and subshrubs, typically reaching heights of 15–50 cm. They have square stems covered with fine trichomes and linear gray-green leaves arranged oppositely. The flowers are white or pink and grow in whorls along the stems<ref>https://britannica.com/plant/Satureja</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satureja</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': Savory plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Summer savory prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil pH and moderate temperatures, while winter savory tolerates alkaline soils and dry to medium moisture levels<ref>https://earthone.io/de/plant/satureja%20hortensis</ref><ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/satureja-montana</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Summer savory is an annual herb, completing its life cycle within one growing season, while winter savory is a perennial subshrub that can live for several years<ref>https://earthone.io/de/plant/satureja%20hortensis</ref><ref>https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/satureja-montana</ref>.

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