Lemon thyme is a versatile landscaping shrub. There is no need to fertilize lemon thyme growing in the ground.
Citrus thyme thrives in dry conditions therefore, it only requires watering every two weeks or so.
CREEPING LEMON THYME GROUND COVER FULL
To care for lemon thyme, plant the shrub in full sun, where the soil drains well and is relatively fertile. This is why it’s always a good idea to check the botanical name when choosing plants to grow in your garden landscape. However, it is not uncommon in the botanical world for plants to have similar common names. Lemon thyme ( Thymus citriodorus) should not be confused with low-growing, spreading shrub, also called lemon thyme (Thymus pulegioides). It’s perfect as an edging plant along a driveway or growing in containers to spruce up a patio or decking area. Due to its compact nature and low growth, this citrus thyme variety is suitable for gardens of all sizes. Lemon thyme is classified as a herbaceous evergreen shrub suitable for warm, dry climates. In addition, pollinators like bees and butterflies are attracted to the fragrant flowers and regularly feed on the flower nectar. The long-blooming lilac-pink flowers attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs and hoverflies. Lemon thyme is an attractive shrub that performs well in full sun and dry to medium soil. The shrub is identified by its compact growth, rounded, bushy appearance, and bright green leaves which can sometimes have yellowish margins. The lemony-earthy aromatic herb blooms in early summer with whorls of lavender-pink blossoms.Īlso called citrus thyme, the herby shrub grows 6” to 12” (15 – 30 cm) tall and 12” to 18” (30 – 45 cm) wide.
The aromatic shrub boasts cheerful chartreuse-tinged evergreen foliage and an elegant citrusy aroma when the leaves are crushed. Lemon thyme is a small, compact shrub in the genus Thymus and mint family Lamiaceae. Our potted Creeping Lemon Thyme herb plants are generally available to buy online all year round.Lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorus) is a low growing evergreen flowering dwarf shrub with aromatic leaves It is often found on rockeries and it is both decorative and culinary. Herb UsageĬreeping Lemon Thyme is an excellent herb for brightening up a herb garden as edging or as a feature plant, it can be used as a path thyme between flag stones and within turf.
Being a native of the Mediterranean it needs a place in full sun. Creeping Lemon Thyme likes a well-drained light soil, which should not be too rich in nutrients as this will only encourage the plant to grow 'leggy' and lose its compact shape, also ensure that the plant is cut back after flowering again to help maintain shape. It has small green aromatic leaves which are evergreen given the right conditions, this creeping thyme is suitable for planting in the rock garden, herb garden or the front of a border, or perhaps plant between pavers or at the edge of gravel paths as the aromatic leaves release a lovely lemony scent when trodden on. Thyme is grown the world over as it is such a versatile plant, not only is its foliage is attractive, the flowers are long-lasting and very pretty, and it is drought tolerant - an overall easy-care plant. On top of that it is one of the most useful herbs for the kitchen.Ĭreeping Lemon Thyme reaches a maximum height of 5-7 cm and with its small green leaves and bright pink flowers on longer stems up to 3" long which appear in May and June it is very decorative. Creeping Lemon Thyme (Thymus pulegioides 'Kurt')Herb in 9cm Pot
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