Also known as Browne's Wild Basil
Browne's Savory (Clinopodium brownei) is a low-growing, aromatic herb with small, fragrant leaves, often used in culinary and medicinal applications.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, but tolerates some shade.
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
50% intensity
Provide moderate watering during the growing season, reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the day and cooler at night. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light feeding
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Browne's Savory regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, as this plant prefers moderately moist soil.
Prune Browne's Savory in early spring before new growth emerges to shape the plant and encourage bushier growth.
Lightly trim back leggy stems throughout the growing season to maintain a tidy appearance and promote flowering. Remove any dead or damaged branches at any time.
Browne's Savory can be propagated by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining potting mix, keeping them consistently moist and warm.
It can also be propagated from seed sown in spring, though this may result in slower growth.
Repot Browne's Savory every 2-3 years or when it becomes root-bound. Spring is the ideal time for repotting, preferably into a slightly larger pot with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
This ensures the plant has adequate space for root development and access to nutrients.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Clinopodium |
| Species | Clinopodium brownei |
Similar in genus Clinopodium
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