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    Thymus citriodus

    Scientific Name: Thymus [unknown variegated lemon-scented]

    Also Known As

    • Lemon Thyme

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover, herb

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-11

    Thymus citriodus plant details

    Thymus citriodus is a broadleaf semi-evergreen groundcover herb or shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus citriodus

    Plant type: groundcover herb or shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus citriodus

    USDA Zones: 4a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Of all the Thyme varieties we have ever come across, this is certainly the best. The green leaves are edged with yellow, making it one of the most attractive Thyme varieties. It is also short and spreading, so makes a fantastic scented ground cover. The leaves are highly fragrant of Thyme mixed with lemon citrus all year long, especially when touched. A full bed of this plant will make your entire garden smell wonderful year round.
    Growth is thick enough to choke out weeds. This is becoming a popular plant as a replacement for grass in a lawn, as long as there isn't a huge amount of foot traffic.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    Gardening facts about Thymus citriodus plant

    How to Grow Thymus citriodus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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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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