Lemon thyme
Thymus × citriodorus · Thymes · Mint family
Easy15–25cmPet-friendlyEdible
Lemon thyme care at a glance
Lemon thyme (Thymus × citriodorus) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Diseases & Weather on Lemon thyme
A common disease is Root rot. Lemon thyme is considered pet-friendly.
Disease
- Root rot High
Weather
- Waterlogging High
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Frequently asked questions about Lemon thyme
- Which diseases affect Lemon thyme?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Lemon thyme toxic to cats and dogs?
- Lemon thyme is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Lemon thyme need?
- Lemon thyme has a low water requirement.
- What light does Lemon thyme need?
- Lemon thyme prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Lemon thyme frost-hardy?
- Lemon thyme is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -28.9 °C.
- Can you eat Lemon thyme?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.