Lemon Thyme is a small culinary evergreen shrub with a trailing habit grown for its dense lemon scented and flavored green foliage. Its stems are thin yet woody, cut back in early spring to encourage new growth. Fragrant pale lilac flowers bloom in summer attracting butterflies. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Lemon Thyme's leaves can be used as an antiseptic and disinfectant. Essential oils from the leaves are less of an irritant than other Thymes and is often used for aromatherapy for asthma and other respiratory issues.*
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Type:
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Shrub, Herb
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Height:
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0.5' - 1'
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Spread:
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1’ - 1.5'
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Spacing:
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1.5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Purple
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant.
LANDSCAPE USES: Mass Plantings, Medicine Garden, Kitchen, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Pollinator Garden, Ground Cover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Cabbage, Tomatoes
IMAGES: Mykola Swarnyk, Thymus X citriodorus RBG, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Thymus x citriodorus 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Forest & Kim Starr, Starr 080117-2165 Thymus citriodorus, CC BY 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
*ServeScape does not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
