Plant Information
Herb Thyme citriodorus Silver Queen
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.
Variegated foliage has a sweet lemon scent. Excellent culinary herb used to flavor chicken, fish, pork, vegetable dishes or stuffings. Leaves make a flavorful tea. Good in potpourri and sachets. An attractive garden plant with pale pink flowers.