lemon thyme

Lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorus 'Lime') is a drought tolerant herb that does well in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Water deeply but sparingly to avoid its shallow root system becoming waterlogged, especially in summer. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season. In summer, an inch of water once a week may be adequate. In spring and fall, water when the top inch of soil becomes dry. In winter, water when the top 2 inches of soil become dry; this is usually once every 2 to 3 weeks.

Lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorus 'Lime') is best suited to areas with full sun and at least 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Planting lemon thyme in an area with too little sunlight will lead to poor growth, smaller leaves, and eventually death. Providing as much natural sunlight as possible can greatly improve the performance of this plant species. Additionally, the amount of sunlight a lemon thyme plant receives impacts the quality and size of the leaves. When fully grown, the leaves will turn a darker shade of green when supplied with ample sunlight. The plant should receive between 4 to 8 hours of direct sun exposure per day; however, if the plant receives too much, the leaves may burn and dry out. Overall, lemon thyme does best when given the amount of sun exposure needed to ensure proper growth and quality. While it needs at least 8 hours of direct sunlight per day, it is important to not expose the plant to too much, which can cause the leaves to burn or dry out and damage the plant.

Lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorus 'Lime') should be pruned in the summer or early autumn to prevent the plant from becoming overgrown and creating a leggy, unhealthy appearance. Pruning should consist of removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches as well as woody or straggly growth. To encourage a fuller, bushier form, make sure to trim away any long, untouched stems. It is generally best to prune your lemon thyme back to a few inches above ground, ensuring that there is still a proportion of short and medium stems on the bush. Doing this will help promote more productive future growth, keeping your lemon thyme shrub healthy and attractive.