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Lime Thyme

Lime Thyme

THYMUS x citriodorus 'Lime'

Customers rate us 4.5/5 based on 122 reviews.
  • Full Sun (6+ hrs)
  • High drought resistance
  • Mounding, Bushy, Ground cover, and Compact
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • 6"-12"
  • 6"–1'
$8.99
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Lime Thyme (Thymus x citriodorus Lime) is a refreshing and high-performance citrus herb that brings a unique, bright aroma to the garden. Unlike the more common Lemon Thyme, this variety offers a distinct, zesty lime scent and flavor, making it a favorite for gourmet chefs and mixologists alike. It features small, vibrant lime-green leaves held on a semi-prostrate, mounding plant that creates a lush, aromatic carpet in sunny spots.

This organic specialty herb is a professional-grade choice for both the kitchen and the landscape. Its tidy, spreading habit makes it an excellent "filler" between stepping stones, a fragrant groundcover, or a cascading "spiller" for mixed herb containers. In summer, it produces delicate clusters of tiny lavender flowers that are a magnet for honeybees and beneficial insects. You will receive a healthy 4" plant, grown with organic practices and ready to add a bright, citrusy twist to your seafood, poultry, or summer beverages.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Unique Citrus Aroma: Features a potent, refreshing lime scent that is more rare and refined than standard thymes.
  • Organic Edible: Grown using organic practices, ensuring clean foliage for culinary use in marinades, teas, and desserts.
  • Versatile Habit: Forms a dense, low-growing mat that suppresses weeds and spills beautifully over container edges.
  • Drought & Heat Tolerant: Thrives in hot, sunny conditions and requires very little water once established.
  • Pollinator Magnet: Lavender summer blooms provide a vital nectar source for bees and butterflies.

This 4" healthy live plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil to remain healthy. Like most Mediterranean herbs, it prefers to dry out slightly between waterings and does not tolerate soggy roots. To encourage the most fragrant growth and a bushy, professional appearance, harvest the tips regularly and lightly trim back after the summer flowering. Lime Thyme is the ultimate choice for the gardener seeking organic, high-impact fragrance and utility in a convenient 4" size.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Mature Height is 6"–1'

Mature Spread is 6"-12"

Watering: Let dry

Blooms in:

  • Summer

Special Features:

  • Ground cover

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