{"product_id":"thymus-citriodorus","title":"Thymus citriodorus","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Thyme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thymus citriodorus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe and Mediterranean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen creeping perennial herb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA delightfully aromatic ground cover perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Thymus citriodorus forms low, spreading mounds of small, lemon-scented leaves topped with pale pink to lilac flowers throughout spring and summer. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and versatile, it thrives in hot, dry, well-drained positions as an edible ground cover, herb garden feature, or fragrant path edging. Ideal for culinary use, sensory gardens, rockeries and water-wise borders, lemon thyme delivers year-round fragrance, texture and pollinator appeal with virtually no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 cm H × 30–40 cm W per plant (forms low, spreading mound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm per year under good conditions (spreads laterally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, rounded, bright green aromatic leaves; evergreen and neat; releases a strong, fresh lemon scent when brushed or crushed; foliage remains tidy year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, pale pink to lilac tubular flowers in clusters; blooms spring through summer (late spring–early summer peak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly aromatic foliage—strong lemon-thyme scent released when touched or crushed; flowers lightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure with spectacular spring–summer flowering; foliage persists through Adelaide winters with minimal die-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for pollinators—attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects in large numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional drought tolerance once established; heat-tolerant; frost-hardy (tolerates moderate frosts; may show some tip damage in hard frosts but recovers quickly); wind-tolerant; coastal-tolerant in sheltered positions (moderate salt spray tolerance—not suited to exposed beachfront); poor soil tolerant; requires excellent drainage—will not tolerate waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover: 6–12 plants per m² for full coverage; Edging\/mass display: 30–40 cm apart for a continuous, low aromatic carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic and safe for pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (essential for best flowering, compact growth, and strongest lemon fragrance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally well-drained sandy loam, gravelly soil, or rocky soil; thrives in poor, lean soils; excellent in raised beds, rockeries, and containers; will not tolerate heavy clay or waterlogged conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak twice weekly for 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak every 14–21 days in summer (or less—extremely drought-tolerant); no watering required in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance; trim lightly after flowering to maintain compact growth and encourage dense foliage; harvest leaves regularly for culinary use to promote bushier growth; avoid fertilisers (thrives in lean soils); weed-suppressing once established; virtually pest and disease-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years (may become woody with age; easy to replace or refresh sections)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, sheltered coastal and inland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to mildly alkaline (pH 6.5–8.0); tolerates Adelaide's calcareous soils well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCulinary herb gardens and edible landscapes—excellent for cooking, teas, and garnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStepping stone filler or between pavers—releases lemon fragrance when stepped on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRockeries, scree gardens, and gravel gardens for textural and aromatic interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEdging along paths, driveways, or garden borders for a soft, fragrant edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSensory gardens where lemon scent adds aromatic appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContainers and hanging baskets for patios and kitchen gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCascading over retaining walls, raised beds, or large pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePollinator gardens and bee-friendly landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompanion planting in vegetable gardens—deters pests and attracts beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLemon thyme is the ultimate dual-purpose ground cover for Adelaide's water-wise gardens. Fragrant, evergreen, and carpeted in pale pink blooms each spring, it transforms hot, dry spots into aromatic, edible landscapes that buzz with life. Perfect for cooking, beautiful enough to showcase, and thriving on neglect—it's a culinary and ornamental garden essential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48748984402172,"sku":"THYM-CITR-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/thymus-citriodorus-lemon-thyme-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1770348858","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/thymus-citriodorus","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}