Thymus x citriodorus Lemon thyme (Labiatae) Evergreen shrub

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Thymus x citriodorus
Lemon thyme
Evergreen shrub
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The Thymus x citriodorus plant species is found in A hybrid of garden origin between T. pulegioides and T. vulgaris. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lemon thyme. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. serpyllum citratus. T. serpyllum citriodora.

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Latin Name:  Thymus x citriodorus
Common Name:  Lemon thyme
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (Pers.)Schreber.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny postition[1, 200]. Succeeds in dry soils. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter. A layer of gravel on the soil around them will help protect the foliage from wet soils[238]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[200]. This is a very difficult genus taxonomically, the species hybridize freely with each other and often intergrade into each other[200]. Often cultivated in the herb garden for its leaves, there are some named varieties. The flowers are rich in nectar and are very attractive to honey bees[200]. A good companion for most plants[54].

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