Browne's savory
Clinopodium brownei
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part shade
Water
high
Size
2"–4" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
FL
Pollinators
bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Low, creeping, aromatic groundcover with small rounded leaves and tiny tubular flowers. Roots along the stem in consistently moist soil to form a dense mat.
In an HOA neighborhood
Browne's savory takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only, mid zone.
- requires consistently damp to wet soil, unsuited to typical dry front beds
- can spread aggressively under favorable moist conditions
Wildlife value
Small flowers provide nectar for bees across a long bloom season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Browne's savory need?
- Browne's savory grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Browne's savory bloom?
- Browne's savory blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Browne's savory native?
- Browne's savory (Clinopodium brownei) is native to FL, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Browne's savory attract?
- Browne's savory draws bees.
- Is Browne's savory HOA-friendly?
- Browne's savory takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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