lemon thyme

How to Grow and Care for lemon thyme

lemon thyme · Thymus citriodorus

Grow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Won't tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions. Will tolerate drought and poor soils. See thyme cultivation for more information

Watering: Allow full substrate drying between sparse deep waterings, drought herbSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing lemon thyme

lemon thyme
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleAllow full substrate drying between sparse deep waterings, drought herb
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLow-strength low-nitrogen feed single time each early spring season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Won't tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions. Will tolerate drought and poor soils. See thyme cultivation for more information

How to Water lemon thyme?

Allow full substrate drying between sparse deep waterings, drought herb

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lemon thyme?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lemon thyme?

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What Soil Is Best for lemon thyme?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for lemon thyme?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize lemon thyme?

Low-strength low-nitrogen feed single time each early spring season

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How to Prune lemon thyme?

Cut back after flowering to maintain compactness

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How to Propagate lemon thyme?

Propagate by division and semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant lemon thyme?

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How to Care for lemon thyme in Winter?

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How to Plant lemon thyme?

Grow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Won't tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions. Will tolerate drought and poor soils. See thyme cultivation for more information

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How to Repot lemon thyme?

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How to Harvest lemon thyme?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of lemon thyme

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Attributes of lemon thyme

Plant typeHerbs - Culinary · Shrubs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Thymus citriodorus
Genus
Thymus
Family
Lamiaceae
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