![]() ![]() ![]() Thymus citriodorus has had many different names over time, including Thymus × citriodorus, Thymus fragrantissimus, Thymus serpyllum citratus, Thymus serpyllum citriodorum, and more. Other uses include essential oil, folk remedies, antiseptics, respiratory aids, aromatherapy, deodorants, perfumes, skincare and cosmetics. The leaves are eaten raw in salads or used as a fresh or dried flavoring herb in cooking and for herbal teas. As nectar-producing plants, they are cultivated in bee and butterfly gardens. The plant is drought-tolerant once established. In xeriscaping it is useful in hot, arid regions. In landscaping, the plants are often used as groundcovers or for planting in beds, between stepping stones, and in containers. Thymus citriodorus and its cultivars are grown as ornamentals, culinary herbs, and medicinal plants. The bloom period is mid to late summer, with pink to lavender flowers that are a nectar source for bees and butterflies. It prefers full sun and well draining soil. citriodorus is an evergreen sub-shrub, growing to 0.1 metres (3.9 in) in height by 0.3 metres (12 in) in spread. Recent DNA analysis suggests that it is not a hybrid or cross, but a distinct species as it was first described in 1811. There has been a great amount of confusion over the plant's correct name and origin. ![]() Thymus citriodorus, the lemon thyme or citrus thyme, is a lemon-scented evergreen mat-forming perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae. ![]()
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