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Thymus 'Lime'
Also Known As
- Thymus citriodorus 'Lime'
- Lime Thyme
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 2"-6"
- W: 12"-48"
planting zones
- 5a-9a
Thymus 'Lime' plant details
Thymus 'Lime' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with chartreuse foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Lime'
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse
- Mature size: 12 IN - 48 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: fragrant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Lime'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Native Sons
Garden photo gallery of Thymus 'Lime'
Gardening facts about Thymus 'Lime' plant
How to Grow Thymus 'Lime'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 10"-16"
- sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
4a-11
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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