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Lemon thyme

herb variety in zone 7b

Lemon thyme in zone 7b

Lemon · Thymus vulgaris

Zone
7b 5°F to 10°F
Growing season
220 days
Days to harvest
75 to 95

The verdict

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About Lemon

Bright lemon-citrus notes with thyme base; small green leaves with subtle yellow variegation. Fresh on fish, chicken, summer cocktails, fruit dishes. Productive, fragrant.

Critical timing for zone 7b

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Common challenges in zone 7b

  • Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
  • Japanese beetles
  • Brown marmorated stink bug
  • Late summer disease pressure

Modified care for zone 7b

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Lemon in adjacent zones

Other thyme varieties for zone 7b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Lemon thyme grow in zone 7b?

Yes. Lemon is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 9a, which includes zone 7b.

Image: "Thymus vulgaris Argenteus 1zz", by Photo by David J. Stang, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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