thyme, silver lemon

latin name: thymus x citriodorus ‘argenteus’

zone: 5-8
type: perennial
light: full sun or partial shade
height: 8-12”  (20-30 cm)

description:   This plant is an elegant addition to an herb or ornamental garden. It has lemon-scented green leaves edged in silver and produces lilac flowers in early summer.  Well-loved by bees and butterflies.

harvest:  Pick sprigs just before plants blooms and hang to dry.

uses:  Great for dried flower crafts, sachets and potpourris.  The silver-lemon thyme leaves have a pleasant flavour and can be used in culinary dishes.