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| − | |genus=Thymus | + | |genus=Thymus |
|species=x citriodorus | |species=x citriodorus | ||
|common_name=Lemon-scented thyme, Lemon thyme | |common_name=Lemon-scented thyme, Lemon thyme | ||
| + | |name_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia | ||
| + | |habit=herbaceous | ||
| + | |habit_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia | ||
|Min ht box=6 | |Min ht box=6 | ||
|Min ht metric=in | |Min ht metric=in | ||
|Max ht box=12 | |Max ht box=12 | ||
|Max ht metric=in | |Max ht metric=in | ||
| + | |height_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia | ||
|Max wd box=24 | |Max wd box=24 | ||
|Max wd metric=in | |Max wd metric=in | ||
| + | |width_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia | ||
| + | |lifespan=perennial | ||
| + | |life_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia | ||
|exposure=sun | |exposure=sun | ||
| + | |features=fragrance, edible | ||
|flower_season=early summer, mid summer, late summer | |flower_season=early summer, mid summer, late summer | ||
| + | |flower_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia | ||
|flowers=red, blue, purple, pink | |flowers=red, blue, purple, pink | ||
|Temp Metric=°F | |Temp Metric=°F | ||
|min_zone=5 | |min_zone=5 | ||
| + | |usda_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia | ||
|max_zone=10 | |max_zone=10 | ||
| − | + | |image=Variegated Lemon Thyme Thymus citriodorus variegata Leaves 3264px.JPG | |
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|image_width=240 | |image_width=240 | ||
| + | |image_caption=Variegated lemon thyme | ||
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==Varieties== | ==Varieties== | ||
| − | + | ''[[Thymus citriodorus]]'', properly ''Thymus'' x ''citriodorus'' (synonym ''T. fragrantissimus''<ref>http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/100333/</ref>, ''T. serpyllum citratus'' and ''T. serpyllum citriodorum''<ref>http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Thymus+x+citriodorus</ref>) (Citrus Thyme). Also a popular culinary herb, with [[cultivar]]s selected with aromas of various [[citrus]] fruit (lemon thyme, etc.) Cultivars include: | |
| + | * Lemon thyme (''T. citriodorus''<ref>http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/thycitriodorus.htm</ref>—smells of lemons | ||
| + | * Variegated lemon thyme (''T. citriodorus variegata''<ref>http://www.paghat.com/lemonthyme.html</ref>)—with bi-colour leaves | ||
| + | * Orange thyme (''T. citriodorus'' 'Orange'<ref>http://www.halcyonplants.co.uk/index.php?page=product_details&product_id=428</ref>)—an unusually low-growing, ground cover thyme that smells like orange | ||
| + | * Silver thyme (''T. citriodorus'' 'Argenteus'<ref>http://www.finegardening.com/plantguide/thymus-x-citriodorus-argenteus-silver-thyme.aspx</ref>)—white/cream variegate | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 27 April 2010
| Habit | herbaceous
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| Height: | ⇕ | 6 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 6. to 12 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 12. |
| Width: | ⇔ | 24 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 24. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Bloom: | ❀ | early summer, mid summer, late summer |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun |
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| Features: | ✓ | fragrance, edible |
| USDA Zones: | 5 to 10 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | red, blue, purple, pink |
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Describe the plant here...
Cultivation
Propagation
Pests and diseases
Varieties
Thymus citriodorus, properly Thymus x citriodorus (synonym T. fragrantissimus[1], T. serpyllum citratus and T. serpyllum citriodorum[2]) (Citrus Thyme). Also a popular culinary herb, with cultivars selected with aromas of various citrus fruit (lemon thyme, etc.) Cultivars include:
- Lemon thyme (T. citriodorus[3]—smells of lemons
- Variegated lemon thyme (T. citriodorus variegata[4])—with bi-colour leaves
- Orange thyme (T. citriodorus 'Orange'[5])—an unusually low-growing, ground cover thyme that smells like orange
- Silver thyme (T. citriodorus 'Argenteus'[6])—white/cream variegate
Gallery
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References
- ↑ http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/100333/
- ↑ http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Thymus+x+citriodorus
- ↑ http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/thycitriodorus.htm
- ↑ http://www.paghat.com/lemonthyme.html
- ↑ http://www.halcyonplants.co.uk/index.php?page=product_details&product_id=428
- ↑ http://www.finegardening.com/plantguide/thymus-x-citriodorus-argenteus-silver-thyme.aspx
External links
- w:Thymus x citriodorus. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
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