Lemon Verbena, Herb Louisa, Lemon Beebrush, Aloysia citriodora, Aloysia triphylla, Lippia citriodora
Prized for use in tisanes, liqueurs, cooking, potpourri, perfumes, and cosmetics, award-winner Aloysia citrodora (Lemon Verbena) is a deciduous sub-shrub with arching branches and narrowly lance-shaped, strongly lemon-scented, green leaves. The pointed leaves are arranged in whorls of three around the stems. From mid-summer to early fall, the bush produces large terminal panicles of tiny, four-petaled, white, or pale lilac flowers. The leaves are best used fresh and young. They are a common ingredient in many herbal teas and can be used to give a lemon flavor to fruit salads, desserts, and drinks. Evergreen in warm winter areas.
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
8 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Verbenaceae |
Common names | Herb Louisa, Lemon Verbena |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Spread | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Spacing | 72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
8 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Verbenaceae |
Common names | Herb Louisa, Lemon Verbena |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Spread | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Spacing | 72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Aloysia citrodora (Lemon Verbena) do I need for my garden?
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