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Thymus x citriodorus 'Silver Queen'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 30 cm (2 - 12 in)
Spread 15 - 45 cm (6 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Thymus x citriodorus 'Silver Queen' (lemon thyme) bears showy and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer to late summer. This plant has showy, aromatic and evergreen foliage.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, annual, border, container, culinary, edging and ground cover.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Thymus x citriodorus 'Silver Queen' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Thymus x citriodorus 'Silver Queen' (lemon thyme) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.