Thymus x citriodorus

Name: Thymus × citriodorus — Thym citron : parfum d'agrumes, couvre-sol aromatique ensoleillé
Brand: Thymus
SKU: pda579
Price: 5.9 EUR
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€5,90

Thymus citriodorus is a subshrub with woody stems and tiny evergreen leaves that are light green, giving off a lemon scent when crushed and a lemony flavor.

The flowers are small, pale lilac, bilabiate.

The leaves are small, evergreen, light green and give off a wonderful lemony fragrance when crushed.

The leaves are used in cooking to flavor dishes or in herbal teas.

Flowering	April, May
Exposure	Full Sun
Frost Tolerance	-10°C to -15°C
Size	30cm H x 40cm L
Soil	Poor, Dry, Well Draining
Origin	Europe

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€5,90

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🪴9x9 cm

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🌱 Grown in our nursery

🧑‍🍳Eat with everything (dry or fresh) - just make sure to take the time to chop it up otherwise it will poke you
🍳 Especially eggs - thyme is so good with eggs in the morning

☀️ In landscaping - often used as groundcovers or for planting in beds, between stepping stones, and in containers.

🦋 In natural gardens, they are cultivated in bee and butterfly gardens as they are nectar-producing plants.

The plant is also capable of releasing molecules from its roots that inhibit the germination of other plants through a phenomenon known as allelopathy, which ultimately reduces the need for weeding.

A very useful thing to know for those who would like to reduce their weeding times!

Interesting fact about thyme!

Like many Mediterranean plants adapted to drought, thyme develops a dual root system.

Firstly, there is the central taproot, which plays a fundamental role by penetrating deeply into the soil or the cracks in rocks.

Secondly, there is a superficial network of very long rootlets capable of capturing even the slightest surface moisture.

Other Names

Lemon Thyme