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, GA, LA, MS and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

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.

Browne's savory

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Clinopodium brownei

Last reviewed: August 2026

Browne's savory (Clinopodium brownei) is a perennial forb native to FL, GA, LA, MS and 1 more states. It blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. The flowers draw bees.

Light

part shade

Water

high

Size

2"–4" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

FL, GA, LA, MS and 1 more states

Pollinators

bees

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Western Gulf Coastal Plain Southeastern Plains Mississippi Alluvial Plain Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

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.

Growing Browne's savory

Grow Browne's savory in part shade and high water. Mature plants reach 2 to 4 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

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, GA, LA, MS and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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