Placeholder

Thymus 'Culinary Lemon'

Also Known As

  • Thymus citriodorus 'Lemon'
  • Lemon Thyme

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-6a

More Options

Thymus 'Culinary Lemon' plant details

Thymus 'Culinary Lemon' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Culinary Lemon'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Culinary Lemon'

USDA Zones: 4a - 6a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lemon thyme has lovely lemon-scented, glossy green leaves and clusters of tiny, lavender pink blossoms. This upright thyme is essentially a woody, low-growing shrub. It is evergreen and brings its wonderful scent to the ornamental or herb garden. It is also great in containers. Attractive to bees.
Pink flowers. Lemon scented green foliage.

Gardening facts about Thymus 'Culinary Lemon' plant

How to Grow Thymus 'Culinary Lemon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

See other plant types of Thymus for your garden

aka Thymus vulgaris 'French Thyme', Common Thyme, Culinary Thyme, English Thyme, The Herb of Courage

Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - low
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus vulgaris flower by Kurt Stueber
View Plant

aka Creeping Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 18"-36"

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus longicaulis flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
View Plant

More Options

aka Thymus praecox, Thymus praecox 'Pseudolanuginosus', Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus, Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus, Thymus serpyllum Pseudolanuginosus Group, Thymus serpyllum var. lanuginosus, Woolly Leaved Thyme, Woolly Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2"-6"

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus pseudolanuginosus foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
View Plant

More Options

aka Thymus fragrantissimus, Orange Scented Thyme, Orange Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-8"

Width: 10"-16"

  • sun
  • regular - low
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' flower by Kurt Stueber
View Plant

More Options

aka Thymus praecox 'Elfin', Elfin Creeping Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

4a-11

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' foliage by Avant Gardens
View Plant

More Options

+55 more Thymus
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved