Thymus x citriodorus 'Lemon Creeping' – Lemon Thyme
Thymus x citriodorus 'Lemon Creeping' – Lemon Thyme
Plant Profile
Thymus x citriodorus 'Lemon Creeping' – Lemon Thyme
Thymus x citriodorus 'Lemon Creeping' – Lemon Thyme
Combining the irresistible lemon fragrance of lemon thyme with a low, spreading, groundcover habit, Thymus x citriodorus 'Lemon Creeping' is one of the most useful and fragrant thymes for filling gaps between stepping stones, edging paths, or carpeting sunny slopes. Its bright green, lemon-scented foliage forms a dense mat that releases a fresh citrus fragrance when brushed or walked upon lightly. In summer, cheerful pink blooms appear above the foliage, drawing bees and butterflies.
Key Features:
- Evergreen Perennial; low-growing creeping groundcover
- Drought and deer tolerant
- Intensely lemon-scented foliage; excellent culinary herb
- Pink blooms in summer; attracts bees and butterflies
- Dense, weed-suppressing mat; tolerates light foot traffic
- Excellent groundcover, stepping stone plant, path edging, and herb garden plant
Growing Details:
Height: 2–4 in | Spread: 12–18 in
Exposure: Full Sun | Water: Dry/Low
Bloom time: Summer | Bloom color: Pink
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4–9
Plant Details
Everything you need to grow it well.
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