The name Savory is given to two very closely related herbs, summer savory (S. hortensis) and winter savory (S. montana) Both are aromatic members of the mint family that are native to southern Europe and commonly cultivated in gardens, grown in containers and in window gardens.
Summer savory's flavor is mildly peppery and delicately pungent. In German, its common name quite literally means "bean herb." The herb is included in traditional recipes of sausage and grain sausage. It is a natural complement to beans and onions.