Lemon Thyme

Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris

Plant type: Herb USDA Hardiness Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Sun exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun Soil type: Sandy, Loamy Thyme is a small perennial shrub with lots of branches and light purple to pink flowers. It's aromatic and has a pleasant, pungent, clover flavor. There are over fifty varieties used in cooking and gardening. English thyme is used most often in cooking.