| Genus: | Thymus x citriodorus 'Variegata' |
| Common Name: | Golden Variegated Lemon Thyme |
| Description: | 'Golden Variegated' Thyme has occasional leaves with scattered yellow edges, making it a great ornamental herb. Its light lemony flavor doubles it as a wonderful culinary herb, great in fruit salad and other summer dishes. 'Golden Variegated' is a great herb because it does not overpower the flavor of companion herbs and spices. Add it early on when cooking hot dishes to best infuse the food with lemon flavor. |
| Bloom Time: | Pink, Mid-Summer |
| Size: | 12" high |
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| Exposure: | Full sun |
| Hardiness: | Zone 5-9 |
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| Uses: | 'Golden Variegated' Thyme is similar to 'Lemon' Thyme in culinary usage, offering a lemon scent and taste to any meat, seafood, vegetable or salad dish. Antiseptic and great for the immune system, 'Golden Variegated' Thyme makes a delicious medicinal tea. |
