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Thymus x citriodorus

Lemon Thyme

Lemon-scented leaves are green displaying tiny, lavender-purple flowers. It is a culinary thyme used for many different dishes.

  • »  Mounding ground cover for a sunny border or rock garden
  • »  Whorls of tiny lavender flowers appear on the stem ends
  • »  Lemon-scented hairless green leaves (1 cm long)
  • »  Leaves are frequently used fresh or dried as a seasoning
  • »  Bloom Time: Early summer

9cm Potted
$8.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:25-30 cm
  • Spread:25-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: Lavender
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Edible
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Mounding
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Herbal garden
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Thymus x citriodorus

Thymus x citrodorus  is a species cross between Thymus pulegioides X Thymus vulgaris.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thymus x citriodorus

Prefers well-drained, average to dry soils in full sun. Cut back in early spring and trim lightly after flowering to maintain a compact habit. Harvest leaves in the morning for fresh use or store them by hanging them to dry. Leaves are most flavourful before flowering.