Scientific Name: Thymus x citriodorus

Common Name: Lemon Thyme

Hardiness Zone: 6a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)

Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Heat Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 6 - 9" (15 - 23cm)

Height: 9 - 12" (23 - 30cm)

Width: 15 - 18" (38 - 46cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Variegated foliage has a sweet lemon scent. Excellent culinary herb used to flavor chicken, fish, pork, vegetable dishes or stuffing. Leaves make a flavorful tea. Good in potpourri and sachets. An attractive garden plant with pale pink flowers.