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Thymus citriodorus Aurea (Citrus Thyme)

Thymus citriodorus Aurea (Citrus Thyme)

Name: Citrus Thyme - 2.5 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12624f
Price: 20.51 NZD
Availability: InStock

Lemon Thyme

Thymus citriodorus Aurea, commonly known as Citrus Thyme or Lemon Thyme, features foliage that is lemon scented and predominantly yellow. Through summer it produces lovely pink flowers as it grows to 10 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Thymus Aurea is commonly included in herb gardens, grown as an annual, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a container, or mass planted for an amazing display.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Herbs
Height:	10 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Lemon Thyme

Thymus citriodorus Aurea (Citrus Thyme) Details

Thymus citriodorus Aurea, commonly known as Citrus Thyme, is grown for both its foliage and flowers. The leaves on this herbaceous perennial, are lemon scented, small, and predominantly yellow. Through summer it produces lovely pink flowers which transform the plant and are great for attracting butterflies and the like. Citrus Thyme grows with a spreading habit to about 10 cm tall and 40 cm wide, performing best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade. Thymus Aurea is commonly included in herb gardens, grown as an annual, added to a mixed planting, maintained in a container, or mass planted for an amazing display.