Thyme - Lemon

Common Name:
Lemon Thyme

Description:
Lemon Thyme (Thymus citriodorus) is a fragrant, evergreen herb known for its delightful citrusy aroma and culinary versatility. This low-growing, spreading herb features small, bright green leaves with a refreshing lemon scent, making it a popular addition to herb gardens, borders, and containers. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun, tolerating dry conditions once established. Lemon Thyme is an excellent companion plant for vegetables and attracts bees and beneficial insects with its delicate pink to purple flowers in spring and summer. Perfect for seasoning poultry, fish, salads, and teas, this hardy perennial is both ornamental and edible.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–30 cm
• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pink
• Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Edible Leaves
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Herbaceous

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets when consumed in normal culinary amounts.

Companion Plants:

• Cabbage
• Tomatoes
• Rosemary
• Lavender
• Strawberries