Lemon Thyme Seeds

Lemon Thyme is a delightful evergreen herb known for its citrus aroma and attractive purple blooms. A versatile plant that enhances both culinary dishes and garden borders, it offers a refreshing lemon scent that complements meats, fish, and vegetables. Its compact growth and long-lasting fragrance make it ideal for garden beds, pots, and rock gardens.

Features and Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Thymus pulegioides

• Common Name: Lemon Thyme

• Plant Type: Perennial evergreen herb

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading, and dense foliage

• Flower Color: Purple

• Foliage: Small, aromatic leaves with lemon fragrance

• Maturity: Reaches full growth in 85–95 days

• Growing Season: Best grown during spring and early summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 5–6: April–June

  • Zones 7–8: March–May

  • Zones 9: February–April or September–October

• Light Requirements: Full sun for best aroma and growth

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil with moderate fertility

• Watering: Low to moderate; avoid overwatering

• Uses: Culinary seasoning, herbal teas, ornamental landscaping, and aromatic gardens