Groundcover
Browne's Savory
Clinopodium brownei
Varieties We Carry
StandardClinopodium brownei
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$9.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun to Partial Shade
WaterHigh
Mature size6 inches × 1-3 feet
About Browne's Savory
A long-lived native Florida aquatic perennial wildflower with a low, sprawling growth habit that forms dense mats by rooting at stem nodes. Bears tiny tubular two-lipped flowers in lavender to pinkish-white with dark purple throats, and has strongly aromatic foliage. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Lavender
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Moist, Wet, Sandy, Loam
Care essentials
Light
Grow in full sun to partial shade; this Florida native thrives in bright, open conditions near water features, wet edges, or moist garden beds.
Water
Keep soil consistently moist to wet; Browne's Savory is a wetland plant that will not survive in areas that dry out — it excels at pond margins, bog gardens, and wet containers.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in moist to wet sandy or loamy soil; little fertilizer is needed — topdress with compost annually to maintain soil moisture retention and light nutrient supply.
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Common questions
Is Browne's Savory a good plant for St. Augustine?
Browne's Savory is a groundcover for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6 inches × 1-3 feet.