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Lemon thyme

SpeciesThymus citriodorus

Also called Thymus × citriodorus, citrus thyme, Thymus ×citriodorus

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Lemon thyme
Photo: Forest & Kim Starr · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typeherb

“Lemon thyme is a low-growing perennial herb” — Lemon Thyme Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Light6–8 hours of direct sun a day

“6–8 hours of direct sun a day” — Growing Lemon Thyme: Complete Care Guide (Real Plant, Real Mistakes) – Amazing Herb Garden

WaterLow — drought tolerant

“💧 Water Low — drought tolerant” — Lemon Thyme Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Hardiness zones2–11

“Zones 2–11” — Lemon Thyme Herb Growing Guide

Spacing12–30 in

“30–60 cm (12–24 in) depending on the variety” — Growing Lemon Thyme: Complete Care Guide (Real Plant, Real Mistakes) – Amazing Herb Garden

Propagationseed, cuttings, divisions

“Start from cuttings or divisions.” — Lemon Thyme Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

Ready whenlavender-pink flowers

“lavender-pink, two-lipped flowers” — Growing Lemon Thyme: Complete Care Guide (Real Plant, Real Mistakes) – Amazing Herb Garden

Edible partsFruits

“Fruits are commonly eaten raw or pickled” — Lemon Thyme Herb Growing Guide

Companionstomatoes, eggplant, rosemary, sage

“Good Companions Tomatoes, Eggplant, Rosemary” — Lemon Thyme Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & Tips

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