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Lemon Frost Thyme

Scientific name: Thymus citriodorus 'Lemon Frost'
Taxonomy
Family:Lamiaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 11
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:0 ft
Width:1 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:July
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A rapid grower with wonderful lemon scent, it is perfect for covering large segments of ground.

  Morphology:
This is an evergreen ground cover that only grows to 2” tall but can quickly spread to 16” wide. White flower petals appear in July and feature 4 sepals. The abundant white flowers give a pleasing frosting to the shiny green leaves. Once established this species will shunt out most weeds.

  Adaptation
This plant is very adaptable and drought tolerant.

  Pests:
None reported.
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