Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
gardens
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
-
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Limequat
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Limequat
In German
Zitronenthymian
Limequat
In French
citron Thyme
Limequat
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Limequat
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Limequat
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Limequat
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Limequat
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Limequat
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and Limequat Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Limequat are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Limequat
Care of Lemon Thyme and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.