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Posted 02/15/2023 in Perennial

Thymus × citriodorus

Primarily grown as a culinary herb, Thymus × citriodorus features woody upward branching stems with tiny ovate dark, green leaves that smell like lemon. Whorls of tiny, tubular lilac flowers bloom in July. Leaves are often dried or served fresh on soups, salads, stews, or sauces.

Post Details

Latin Name
Thymus × citriodorus
Common Name
Lemon Thyme
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
.5-1 ft
Spread
1-1.5 ft
Potential Pests
Root rot

Plant Story

Primarily grown as a culinary herb, Thymus × citriodorus features woody upward branching stems with tiny ovate dark, green leaves that smell like lemon. Whorls of tiny, tubular lilac flowers bloom in July. Leaves are often dried or served fresh on soups, salads, stews, or sauces.

Special Care Instructions

Harvest leaves for cooking. Cut back stems to control growth. Dislikes moist soil.

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