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The leaves can be used as a replacement in any recipe calling for lemon juice, zest, or lemon flavouring. Whorls of tiny, lavender blooms top lemon-scented, green leaves with dappled, yellow margins.
• | Full Sun |
• | Medium |
• | Deer Resistant |
• | Cut Flower/Foliage |
• | Dried Flower/Foliage |
• | Edible |
• | Drought Tolerant |
• | Evergreen |
• | Fragrant |
• | Low Maintenance |
• | Summer |
• | Container Plants |
Thymus x citrodorus is a species cross between Thymus pulegioides X Thymus vulgaris.
Plant in a well-drained, average to dry soil, in full sun. Cut back in early spring and trim lightly after flowering to maintain a compact habit. Harvest leaves in the morning for fresh use or store by hanging them to dry. Leaves are most flavourful before flowering.