| | | Family | Labiatae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in) | | Spread | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Thymus x citriodorus 'Lime' (lemon thyme) bears showy blooms during mid-summer. The foliage is fragrant. | | Typical Uses | Annual and culinary. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Thymus x citriodorus 'Lime' . | | |