Bushy habit with long, narrow green foliage and fresh lemon scent. Grows well indoors, in beds and containers. Great for teas and adding lemon flavor to many dishes.
Aloysia triphylla
Lemon Verbena
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- Delicate looking bush plant
- Long, narrow foliage
- Lemon fragrance
- Use fresh in any cukinary dish, teas or potpourri, desiring lemon essence
Border or Bed
Container
Edible
Fragrant
Heat Tolerant
House Plant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in full-part sun location. Likes rich, well-drained soil and to be moist, but not soggy. Pinch tops to promote bushing of plant. Also does well in large containers.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spacing: 12-15 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
Zone: 7-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Fragrant
- Edible
- House Plant
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Aloysia
Common Name: Lemon Verbena
Bushy habit with long, narrow green foliage and fresh lemon scent. Grows well indoors, in beds and containers. Great for teas and adding lemon flavor to many dishes.