Plant Details

Thymus x citriodorus

Lemon Thyme, Creeping Lemon Thyme, Lemon-Scented Thyme

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General Information

Scientific name: Thymus x citriodorus
Also known as: Lemon Thyme, Creeping Lemon Thyme, Lemon-Scented Thyme

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.10 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-10
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Tea
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Cosmetic use, Essential oil, Fungicide, Repellent, Bee forage, Ground cover, Fragrant

Description

Leaves - They can be added raw to salads or used as a seasoning in cooked dishes. They have a delightful lemon flavor. To dry the leaves, it is best to harvest the plants in early to late summer, just before the flowers open, and to dry the leaves quickly. The leaves are often used to make an aromatic tea, which has a pleasant lemony taste and is very refreshing.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/06
End of Harvest: 30/09