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Aloysia triphylla

Lemon Verbena

Characteristics of Aloysia triphylla:

Exposure:
Full Sun
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes:
Fragrant
Season of Interest (Flowering):
Summer
Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage):
Summer
Foliage Color:
Green
Habit:
Upright
Uses:
Bedding Plant
Herb Garden

Description:

Graceful, tender shrub. Slender green foliage releases a clean, sharp lemony fragrance. A must for every herb garden.

Additional Info

The strong lemon flavor works well in blended teas. It can also be used in salads, jellies, desserts or potpourri. -Still, Steven "Manual of Herbaceous Ornamental Plants"

did you know?

In its native Argentina and Chile, lemon verbena can reach heights of 10-15 feet, but in the United States it is grown as a small, tender perennial in pots or flower beds. Its subtle lemon aroma is sometimes considered an aphrodisiac.

garden hint:

Lemon verbena's flowers close when damp and reopen as the sun dries them.

Read more at Marthastewart.com: Lemon verbena: Aloysia triphylla - Martha Stewart Home and Garden

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

Lemon Verbena can be wintered over indoors, but it may drop it's leaves in the transition from outdoors to indoors.

Best in fertile, well-drained soil. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings. Harvest foliage as needed.

USDA Hardiness Zone:

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