Lemon thyme 'Silver Queen'

Let it flower for the bees or keep nipping the tips out to promote leaves for the kitchen
Use in stuffings and stews, has a faint lemon scent.
Can be cut back, but not into old wood, to promote new growth. Trimming usually prevents flowers and is a useful option if growing for the kitchen

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Silver Queen is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Silver Queen needs a chalky and sandy soil with a ph of 6.6 to 8.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Easy from seed. Use compost with added grit or vermiculite to improve drainage. Tiny seeds so use cover only lightly

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 9.75 inches (25.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

Like poor well drained soil in full sun, or can be grown in containers if you have cooler conditions raising it in the pot will warm it and improve the drainage.
Excellent for edging a path, as walking by will release the fragrance fom the aromatic leaves

Silver Queen is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

The leaves, although more decorative than common thyme, can still be use in the kitchen. Collect fresh, or freeze for use when the plant is not growing in the winter months

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

¹ Missouri Botanical Garden