ZonePlant
Lemon thyme

herb variety in zone 8a

Lemon thyme in zone 8a

Lemon · Thymus vulgaris

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 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 8a

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Common challenges in zone 8a

  • Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
  • Pierce's disease in grapes
  • Heat stress on cool-season crops

Modified care for zone 8a

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Lemon in adjacent zones

Other thyme varieties for zone 8a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Lemon thyme grow in zone 8a?

Yes. Lemon is recommended for USDA zones 5a through 9a, which includes zone 8a.

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

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