Thymus × citriodorus ‘Gold Edge’

Golden Lemon Thyme

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.515.050

This is a bushy-growing selection of Lemon Thyme, useful both as an ornamental perennial and culinary herb. Plants form a low, shrubby evergreen clump of tiny lemon-scented green leaves, variegated with golden-yellow. Clusters of lilac-pink flowers appear in summer. Exceptional fragrance and flavor, one of the very best for cooking. Very drought tolerant once established. Plants should be lightly pruned in early spring, but no lower than 4 to 6 inches. Not easily divided. Flowers are attractive to butterflies.

Further details for
Thymus × citriodorus ‘Gold Edge’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Dry

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Light Pink

Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer

Foliage Color
  Gold
  Light Green
  Variegated

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Culinary
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Fragrant

Flower Head Size
Very Small

Height
25-30 cm
10-12 inches

Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches

Foot Traffic
Light

Growth Rate
Medium