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lemon thyme Lemon Thyme Thymus citriodorus

How to sow lemon thyme: Transplant cuttings or seedlings or direct seed indoors

Sun requirement for lemon thyme: Plant in Full Sun

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Thyme is a perennial evergreen herb in the Lamiaceae (Mint) family. It is related to Oregano. Thyme is cold-hardy to -28.8 °C and a perennial in US Hardiness zones 5-8. Thyme can live for 5-6 years but needs to be divided or replaced after 3-4 years. It can be used fresh or dried to season dishes.

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Annual

living and reproducing in a single year or less

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lemon thyme is a variety of thyme

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Alternate names

Citrus thyme (en)

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