Thymus, Lime Thyme 'Lime'

Thymuscitriodorus

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Thymus (TY-muss)
Species
citriodorus (sit-ree-oh-DOR-us)
Synonym
Thymus x citriodorus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hydesville, California

Walnut Creek, California

Machesney Park, Illinois

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Penn Yan, New York

Glouster, Ohio

Round Rock, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Kenmore, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Saint Paul, MN (Zone 4a) | June 2012 | positive

Though I am in zone 4, I have successfully overwintered both this (lime thyme) and the variegated lemon Thyme in a container. (storing it...Read More

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Seattle, WA | May 2009 | positive

Really pretty and fairly fast growing in the sun. The fresh lime green looks great all year with silver leafed herbs and lavender. Spill...Read More

M
Kenmore, WA | July 2007 | positive

Grows very well for me. More aggressive than creeping thyme and elfin thyme, but can be kept under control. Fills in nicely around othe...Read More

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Leander, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2005 | positive

This is my first year to try this herb. It has grown very quickly and stays very close to the ground. It has a bright green leaf and a wo...Read More

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