Botanical Name: Common Names:
Thymus citriodorus Lemon Thyme, Citrus Thyme, Herb,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Mat Forming, Shrub Like
Description:
Attractive lemon flavoured herb with green foliage and pink flowers in late spring and summer. Great for adding contrast to other plants in containers or use in the kitchen by adding to marinades and savoury dishes. Grows approx 20cm tall x 20cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Easy to grow shrub preferring a well-drained soil and a sunny site. Trim after flowering to shape and feed with a liquid or slow release fertiliser.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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