Thymus 'Lemon Pincushion'


Common name(s): lemon pincushion thyme


Description: our own 1998 introduction of a chance seedling in our garden of unknown parentage. Forms a perfect cushion of long, narrow foliage with a sweet lemon scent. Blooms light pink flowers in summer.


Height: to 6 in. Spread: to 18 in.


Position: full sun and well-draining soil


Uses: ornamental- as a small scale groundcover, to attract pollinators


Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below