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Lemon Creeping Thyme

Thymus X Citirodorus 'Lemon Creeping'

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Overview

Lemon Creeping Thyme, Thymus x citriodorus 'Lemon Creeping', is a fragrant, low-growing perennial ground cover. It reaches up to 3 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches wide. This sun-loving thyme boasts lemon-scented, green foliage with delicate lavender flowers in summer. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9, it tolerates light foot traffic, making it perfect for paths. Drought-resistant once established, it adds texture, color, and aroma to the landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 5–8Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Lemon Creeping Thyme (Thymus X Citirodorus 'Lemon Creeping') — It reaches up to 3 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches wide
Lemon Creeping Thyme (Thymus X Citirodorus 'Lemon Creeping') — Lemon Creeping Thyme, Thymus x citriodorus 'Lemon Creeping', is a fragrant, low-growing

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Lemon Creeping Thyme (Thymus X Citirodorus 'Lemon Creeping') — It reaches up to 3 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches wide
Lemon Creeping Thyme (Thymus X Citirodorus 'Lemon Creeping') — Lemon Creeping Thyme, Thymus x citriodorus 'Lemon Creeping', is a fragrant, low-growing

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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