Mythologically, medicinally and horticulturally, Lemon Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is almost identical to English or Common or Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris), but in the kitchen the exquisite flavor and aroma of this marvelous herb set it apart.

It grows well in most climates and prefers a light, sandy, well-drained, dry soil in full sun. It is one of the easiest herbs to grow in pots and will enhance the appearance of rock walls and stone pathways. Lemon thyme comes in both a creeping variety (Thymus pulegiodes) and a Lemon Carpet Thyme (Thymus herba-barona cv.), the latter developed by Richter