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Thymus Species, Lemon Scented Caraway Thyme

Thymusherba-barona subsp. citrata

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Thymus (TY-muss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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saya

(Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

More delicate than the Caraway Thyme..the leaves are more pointed as Caraway Thyme.. ...it does'nt flower abundantly....But ooh ..the sce...Read More

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