Thymus citriodorus ‘Golden Lemon’ — Golden Lemon Thyme

Description

Golden Lemon Thyme is a small herb with bright gold and green leaves. Rub a leaf and you get a fresh lemon scent. It adds color to pots, beds, and herb gardens.

This thyme has a low, neat habit. It works well near other culinary thyme plants. You can also use the leaves with chicken, fish, vegetables, and tea.

How to Grow Golden Lemon Thyme

Give it full sun for the best color and growth. Use soil that drains fast. Let the soil start to dry before you water again. Wet soil can harm the roots.

Trim the tips often to keep the plant full. A light trim after bloom also helps it stay neat. For another colorful choice, try Silver Thyme.

Flowers and Garden Use

Small pink to lavender flowers may rise over the leaves in warm weather. Bees often visit the blooms. Plant it along a path, in a sunny pot, or near the edge of an herb bed.

Harvest and Kitchen Use

Cut fresh sprigs as you need them. The leaves have thyme flavor with a light lemon note. They are easy to add to simple meals. You can also grow it with other herbs by following our Italian herb garden guide.