Thymus x citriodorus 'Spicy Orange' – Lemon Thyme
Plant Profile
Thymus x citriodorus 'Spicy Orange' – Lemon Thyme
Thymus x citriodorus 'Spicy Orange' – Organic Thyme, Lemon Thyme
A stunning perennial herb perfect for borders, ground cover, rock gardens, and containers! This exceptional plant features spicy orange-scented foliage that creates a delightful sensory experience in your garden. From spring through summer, beautiful soft lavender pink flowers bloom continuously, creating a spectacular display that attracts butterflies to your garden. With its exceptional tolerance for drought, coastal conditions, deer, and somewhat gopher resistant, this reliable performer is perfect for low-maintenance landscapes and can tolerate light foot traffic. Fresh or dried leaves make excellent culinary seasoning, adding both ornamental and culinary value to your garden.
Key Features:
- Perennial herb
- Drought and coast tolerant – perfect for low-maintenance gardens
- Deer resistant and somewhat gopher resistant
- Spicy orange-scented foliage
- Culinary use: fresh or dried as seasoning
- Can tolerate light foot traffic
- Attracts butterflies to your garden
- Soft lavender pink flowers from spring-summer
- Excellent for borders, ground cover, rock gardens, and containers
- Ornamental and culinary uses
Growing Details:
Height: 2-4 inches | Spread: 9-12 inches
Exposure: Sun | Water: Moderate to dry
Bloom time: Spring-summer | Bloom color: Soft lavender pink
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9
Plant Details
Everything you need to grow it well.
Shipping Information
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Wholesale Availability
Wholesale and project pricing is available for landscapers, designers, contractors, garden centers, and qualified trade buyers. Larger quantities and project sourcing may be available depending on current nursery inventory.