Aloysia triphylla

Lemon Verbena

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Common Name:

Lemon Verbena

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

365 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) - Description

Dry the lemon scented leaves for tea and potpourri. Tender perennial.

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) - Blooming

Blooms salverform flowers in panicles or racemes.

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) - Growth

Deciduous or evegreen shrubs. Lemon Verbenas will grow to be about 6 ft. and do well in full sun. A. triphylla has foliage with a strong lemon scent. The foliage has culinary uses and works well in potpourri. Plants in less hardy areas should be grown in a cool greenhouse. In frost-free areas, grow Aloysia in a sunny border.

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) - Planting

Propagate from softwood or greenwood cuttings in summer.

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) - Pest

Prone to whiteflies. Also prone to root rot, but rarely occurs.

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) - Interesting facts

The leaves have the smell of lemons especially when they are crushed. The leaves can be used as a spice or dried and then brewed for a tea. Aloysia is native to North and South America and occurs mainly in dry, rocky soils.

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) - Soil and irrigation

Lemon Verbena requires regular irrigation. Does best in medium rich, dry soil with good drainage.