lemon thyme
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A compact, bushy, rounded, evergreen shrub with aromatic, edible, lance-diamond shaped, mid-green leaves that carry a wonderful lemon scent. Followed in summer by clusters of small, mauve-pink flowers. An excellent culinary herb
Scientific classification
- Species
- lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorus)
- Genus
- Thymus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbs - Culinary · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of lemon thyme
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of lemon thyme
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lemon thyme care guide
- Allow full substrate drying between sparse deep waterings, drought herb
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Allow full substrate drying between sparse deep waterings, drought herb
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-strength low-nitrogen feed single time each early spring season
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering to maintain compactness
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division and semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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