Thyme is one of the best-known and most widely used herbs, grown as a culinary plant and also used as an alpine plant in rock gardens, patios, as an alternative to lawns and even path edging.
Thymus citriodorus 'Variegata' is a variegated lemon-scented thyme, bearing large leaves and pink flowers in summer. It's perfect for use in culinary dishes, particularly chicken and fish recipes.
Thyme plants thrive in hot sunshine and drought, so grow them in a sheltered spot in full sun and free-draining soil.
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Thymus ‘Variegata’ and wildlife
Thymus ‘Variegata’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
