Thymus x citriodorus – Lemon Thyme
Thymus x citriodorus – Lemon Thyme
Plant Profile
Thymus x citriodorus – Lemon Thyme
Thymus x citriodorus – Lemon Thyme
A beloved culinary and ornamental herb, Thymus x citriodorus Lemon Thyme delights with its bright lemon-scented foliage and cheerful pink summer blooms. Low-growing and spreading, it forms a fragrant mat that works beautifully as a groundcover between stepping stones, along border edges, or spilling from containers. The aromatic leaves are a wonderful addition to teas, fish dishes, and herb gardens, and the flowers are irresistible to bees and butterflies.
Key Features:
- Evergreen Perennial; low-growing groundcover
- Drought and deer tolerant
- Intensely lemon-scented foliage; excellent culinary herb
- Pink blooms in summer; attracts bees and butterflies
- Excellent groundcover, stepping stone plant, border edging, and container plant
- Tolerates light foot traffic
Growing Details:
Height: 6–12 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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