thyme - lemon
lemon thyme ( syn. Thymus citriodorus )
The aromatic mid-green leaves of this bushy thyme release a lovely lemon scent whenever they are rubbed, while...
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Plant description
The aromatic mid-green leaves of this bushy thyme release a lovely lemon scent whenever they are rubbed, while also producing a colourful display of lilac flowers in summer. It's a spectacular container plant, or it can be used to line a sunny border - just make sure it is not planted too far away from the kitchen!
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Thymus Culinary Lemon:
Cut back hard in early to mid-spring to retain a neat compact shape. Lift and divide large clumps in early spring.
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