SATUREJA. Mostly North America and the Mediterranean. An odd collection of annual, perennial and shrubby mints. Most have aromatic leaves and small, though sometimes showy flowers. Their culture and hardiness vary, though most demand well drained soil but only moderate to occasional watering, and little further maintenance.

 douglasii. Yerba buena. Southern California to British Columbia. A trailing perennial, eventually making loose carpets or draping attractively over walls and banks. The shiny 1" leaves are delightfully aromatic and make a refreshing tea. Small white blossoms are paired along the stems in spring and early summer. Sun or part shade near the coast, part shade inland. Hardy to 0-10^oF.

mexicana. A profusely branched, slender stemmed shrub, growing perhaps 2' high and 3-4' broad. It has small, dark, aromatic leaves and a nearly continual sprinkling of 1/2" orange-red flowers. Sun or light shade. Hardy to 20^oF or less—perhaps considerably less.