Plant Number: 1.515.050 |
Golden Lemon Thyme
Thymus × citriodorus ‘Gold Edge’
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This is a bushy-growing selection of Lemon Thyme, useful both as an ornamental perennial and culinary herb. Plants form a low, shrubby evergreen clump of tiny lemon-scented green leaves, variegated with golden-yellow. Clusters of lilac-pink flowers appear in summer. Exceptional fragrance and flavor, one of the very best for cooking. Very drought tolerant once established. Plants should be lightly pruned in early spring, but no lower than 4 to 6 inches. Not easily divided. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. |
Zone 3 to Zone 9 |
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Conditions | Appearance | |
Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal Sandy Soil pH Acid Alkaline Neutral Soil Moisture Dry Care Level Easy Foot Traffic Occasional Rate of Spread Medium |
Flower Colour Light Pink Blooming Time Late Summer Mid Summer Foliage Color Gold Light Green Variegated Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Attracts Butterflies Border Containers Culinary Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Evergreen Fragrant Flower Head Size Very Small Height 25-30 cm 10-12 inches Spread 30-45 cm 12-18 inches |
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