Lemon Gold Thyme
Thymus X Citriodorus 'Aureus'
Overview
Lemon Gold Thyme (Thymus x citriodorus 'Aureus') is a fragrant, evergreen perennial that showcases golden-yellow foliage with a pleasant lemon scent. This hardy groundcover reaches up to 6 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Zones 5-9, it requires well-drained soil and minimal water once established, and it's excellent for borders, rock gardens, or culinary use. Deer-resistant and attracts pollinators.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 5–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Herb, Perennial
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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