Add lasting beauty and refreshing aroma to your garden with Lemon Thyme Seeds. A hardy evergreen perennial, Lemon Thyme is loved for its vibrant purple blooms and fresh citrus fragrance. Its dense, low-growing foliage makes it an ideal choice for borders, rock gardens, or ground cover.
A member of the mint family, Thymus pulegioides thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering year-round greenery and attracting beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Lemon Thyme (Thymus pulegioides) seeds
- Produces fragrant, lemon-scented leaves and purple flowers
- Excellent evergreen ground cover or border plant
- Thrives in sunny, well-drained locations
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Suitable for containers, patios, and garden beds
- Easy to grow and maintain
Specifications
- Common Name: Lemon Thyme
- Scientific Name: Thymus pulegioides
- Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial Herb
- Growth Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming
- Foliage Color: Bright Green
- Flower Color: Purple
- Fragrance: Lemon-scented aromatic leaves
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Germination Time: 14–28 days
- Maturity Period: 85–100 days
- Best Planting Season: Spring or Early Summer
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
- Temperature Range: 60–75°F (15–24°C)
- Height: 6–12 inches (15–30 cm)
- Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Planting Depth: Lightly press into soil surface; do not bury deeply
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Conventional
- Maintenance Level: Easy
- Uses: Ground cover, borders, decorative gardens, aromatic landscapes
- Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry, and dark place until sowing
Planting Guide
- Prepare the Soil: Choose a sunny spot with loose, well-drained soil.
- Sowing: Scatter Lemon Thyme seeds on the soil surface and press lightly.
- Watering: Mist gently to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
- Light: Provide full sunlight for strong growth.
- Germination: Expect sprouts within 2–4 weeks.
- Transplanting: Once seedlings reach 2 inches tall, transplant 12–18 inches apart.
- Maintenance: Water moderately; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.
