Genus Information
Sun Requirements
Thymus citriodorus [Lemon Thyme] can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.Hardiness
Lemon Thyme is fully hardy.
Growth Information
Thymus citriodorus [Lemon Thyme] is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 0.3m and will spread up to 0.3m.
Flowering
Thymus citriodorus [Lemon Thyme] produces pink flowers. These flowers will be produced between June to July.
Foliage
Lemon Thyme is an evergreen plant and produces green and yellow foliage. This plant produces fragrant foliage.
Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
Thymus citriodorus [Lemon Thyme] is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators and is not considered to be toxic.
Soil Requirements
Lemon Thyme is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage and it cannot handle acidic soil so requires either neutral or alkaline.