Herb - Lemon Thyme

DESCRIPTION: Lemon thyme looks similar to common thyme but offers a distinctive lemon aroma and flavor. Among the most desired of ground covers, this sun loving plant features attractive bright pink flowers in summer held over a dense mound of very fine extremely fragrant foliage. Can withstand light foot traffic.

BOTANICAL NAME: Thymus x citriodorus
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 10-15 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 30-50 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun
FLOWER COLOUR: Bright pink
FLOWERING TIME: Summer
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Variegated green and yellow
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 4
WATER NEEDS: Average - Requires well drained soil
OTHER FEATURES: Edible, Fragrant