Edibles – Herbs – Golden Lemon Thyme

Golden lemon thyme 

Botanical name: thymus x citriodorus ‘aurea’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 8 inches in height with a spread of up to 2 ft 

Bloom time: summer

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Flower color: purple

Foliage color: green, yellow/gold

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: prune/harvest as needed year-round 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: culinary herb garden, groundcover, container plant 

Special features: lemon scented foliage, attracts pollinators, drought tolerant, culinary use 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow soil to mostly dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic vegetable garden plant food once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or summer 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: rosemary, basil, lavender, sage, oregano 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no