They are traditionally used to flavor meat dishes, and one hears they aid the digestion of fat. Thyme oil is anti-bacterial, and finds its way into a number of products related to oral hygiene, such as toothpaste, mouthwash, etc. Lemon thyme has a more delicate taste than common thyme. Appearance A 1' tall groundcover with tiny, oval, gray-green leaves and lavender flowers. Lemon thyme has pink flowers and slightly larger leaves.
Full sun makes thyme put on a happy face.
Lemon thyme is less hardy than common thyme, and even common thyme will require protection in the cold end of zone 4. Comment Thyme is native to southern Europe and Asia Minor. Argentus' has silver-variegated leaves. There are several ground-hugging species. Bookmark the plant index instead.