SCIENTIFIC NAME: Thymus X citriodorus 'Aureus'

COMMON NAME: Golden creeping thyme, lemon thyme

FAMILY: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

TYPE: perennial

LEAVES: opposite, elliptic to oblong, about 1/4" long, margins edged in yellow, leaves lemon scented

FLOWER: small, rose-lilac

SEASON OF BLOOM: summer

GROWTH HABIT: 6" to 12", spreading mat

SOIL: well drained, tolerates dry soils

SUN: full, yellow edges fade in shade

HARDINESS: zones 4-10

UTILIZATION: herb garden, groundcover

DISEASES: none serious

INSECTS AND RELATED PESTS: none serious

PROPAGATION: seed, division in spring, cuttings

MAINTENANCE: prune yearly to reduce matting

RELATED SPECIES: T. vulgaris (common thyme) green leaves, culinary herb, groundcover