Genus name comes from the Greek word thymos (name used in ancient Greece for a species of Thymus or Satureja). It should probably be recognized as its own species, Thymus citriodorus. Flowers are attractive to bees.ĭNA testing shows that this plant is not a hybrid of T. Whorls of tiny, tubular, pale lilac flowers appear on the stem ends in early summer. Leaves are frequently used fresh or dried (much better fresh) as a seasoning in a variety of culinary applications including salads, soups, stews, sauces, and meat or fish dishes. Tiny, narrowly ovate, dark green leaves have a strong lemon scent which reaches its aromatic peak just before flowering. It is an erect, bushy, woody-based perennial which typically grows 4-12" tall with upward branching stems. not rated $55.44 – $74.Thymus × citriodorus, commonly called lemon thyme is primarily grown as a culinary herb for its rich, lemon-scented leaves. SHIPMENTS OF PLUGS SHIPPED USPS (US POSTAL SERVICE) ARE AT THE BUYER’S RISK! USPS SHIPMENTS ARE NOT INSURABLE! WILL CALLS ACCEPTED. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND MID SUMMER OR MID WINTER SHIPMENTS OF FLATS UNLESS NEXT DAY OR 2ND DAY AIR. SUMMER ORDERS (JULY-AUGUST), MUST BE SHIPPED 2ND DAY OR NEXT DAY AIR. FLAT GROUND SHIPMENTS LIMITED TO MARCH THROUGH JUNE AND SEPTEMBER THROUGH NOVEMBER. FLATS SHIP 72 PLANTS PER FLAT, SOLD AS 70 OR 128 SOLD AS 125. LONGER LEADS MAY BE NECESSARY DURING PEAK SEASONS. FLATS MAY REQUIRE A MINIMUM LEAD TIME OF 4-6 WEEKS IF AVAILABILITY IS ZERO AND WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ORDER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. Zones 4b (with protection)-10 Creeping varieties may seem tall in a plug flat since they have no where to go but on top of each other! Withstands light foot traffic and emits a pleasant scent when walked on. Excellent for use between flagstones in a pathway. This fragrant, creeping plant has tiny, dark green leaves and in June, produces heads of lilac flowers. Serpyllum Creeping Thyme is a native of northern Africa, Europe, and Asia, and has naturalized in North America. Cultivars ‘Archers Gold’: This is a low-growing lemon thyme plant that looks great in rockeries and as a ground cover between pavers. There are many varieties to choose from, each with its own unique selling point. IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING THYME PLUG FLATS!!! Lemon thyme plants have many uses in the garden as an ornamental and culinary herb. Zones 4b (with protection)-10 Creeping varieties may seem tall in a plug flat since they have no where to go but on top of each other!īack orders may require 4-6 weeks, depending on season. A larger creeping type with a height of 4-8″ and highly fragrant if walked on. This fragrant, creeping plant has broad, dark green leaves and in June, produces heads of rose-purple flowers. Also the fastest growing of the creeping Thymes.Ĭreeping Thyme is a native of northern Africa, Europe, and Asia, and has naturalized in North America. An extra-rugged, larger formed creeping variety.
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