Citrus-Scented Herb with Golden Variegated Foliage
Golden Lemon Thyme (Thymus citriodorus 'Aureus') is a stunning dual-purpose herb that combines bright lemon fragrance with ornamental golden-edged foliage. This charming, low-growing variety features tiny variegated leaves edged in brilliant gold that intensify in full sun, creating a luminous groundcover or edging plant. The intense lemon-thyme bouquet makes it a favorite for culinary use, while the colorful foliage adds year-round visual interest to herb gardens, containers, and pathways.
Key Features
Bright golden variegation – Green leaves edged in brilliant gold create stunning color contrast in the garden
Intense lemon fragrance – Strong citrus scent perfect for culinary use, teas, and aromatherapy
Culinary versatility – Excellent with fish, chicken, vegetables, marinades, and herbal teas
Low-growing groundcover – Spreads to form a fragrant mat, perfect for edging walkways and patios
Releases scent when stepped on – Plant between pavers or along paths to enjoy the lemon aroma
Attracts pollinators – Delicate pink flowers in summer are favorites of bees and butterflies
Culinary & Landscape Uses
Golden Lemon Thyme is exceptional with seafood, poultry, vegetables, and in herbal teas where the lemon flavor shines. Use fresh or dried in marinades, compound butters, and herb blends. In the garden, plant along walkways, between stepping stones, or as edging where the aromatic foliage releases its citrus scent when brushed. The golden variegation brightens shaded areas and creates stunning contrast in containers paired with purple or silver-leaved plants.
Mature Size: 4-6" H × 12-18" W Hardiness: Zones 5-9 Light: Full sun to partial shade (best color in full sun) Water: Low (drought tolerant once established)
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