LIMON

Lemon thyme (Thymus citriodorus) – a compact perennial plant, about 20 cm high, with small round dark green leaves that release a bright lemon aroma when rubbed. In early summer, small pale purple flowers appear at the tips of the shoots, attracting attention and adding decorative appeal.

This hardy plant prefers well-drained soils – sandy, rocky, or loose soils with good permeability. For optimal growth, watering is required only during drought; excessive moisture can lead to root rot, so it is recommended to mulch the plant with fine gravel.

Lemon thyme is easy to grow in containers, as a groundcover, or between pathway pavers. It does not require intensive fertilization: no additional feeding is needed for the first two years after planting, while from the third year on, an annual liquid mineral fertilizer application in spring is sufficient. Thanks to its compactness and aromatic properties, it becomes an excellent alternative to traditional lawns and fits perfectly into alpine gardens, rockeries, and garden-and-park compositions.