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    Thymus 'Lemon Variegated'

    Also Known As

    • Lemon Variegated Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, herb

    size

    • H: 2"-6"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Thymus 'Lemon Variegated' plant details

    Thymus 'Lemon Variegated' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Lemon Variegated'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Lemon Variegated'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This lemon thyme has lovely lemon-scented, glossy green and gold 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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Pretty little thyme with a bright lemon fragrance and flavor that makes it excellent for cooking, and neat yellow variegated edge to each leaf that makes it equally wonderful in a rock garden, trough, or creeping between pavers on patio or path. Zone 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Thymus 'Lemon Variegated' plant

    How to Grow Thymus 'Lemon Variegated'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Thymus vulgaris

    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
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    Thymus longicaulis

    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
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    Thymus pseudolanuginosus

    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
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    Thymus 'Fragrantissimus'

    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
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    Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

    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
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