Lemon Verbena

Aloysia Triphylla

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Overview

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) is a perennial herb prized for its citrus-scented leaves. Reaching up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Utilized in garden beds for its aromatic foliage, it also excels in containers. In colder zones, it's often grown as an annual or overwintered indoors. Flowers are small and lavender, but it's mainly grown for its fragrant, culinary, and medicinal leaves.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–8Climate Mediterranean

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) is a perennial herb prized for its citrus-scented leaves

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Verbenaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — it can reach a mature height of 3 to 6 feet and spread 2 to 4 feet; utilized in garden beds for its aromatic foliage, it

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10; the leaves can be harvested for culinary uses and herbal infusions

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — Lemon Verbena appreciates full sun and well-drained soil; from late spring to early fall

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — Originating from South America; adds a sensory delight to any garden with its lemon-scented foliage

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — adds a sensory delight to any garden with its lemon-scented foliage; lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) is a perennial herb

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — a highly aromatic perennial shrub; it's important to mention that Lemon Verbena is drought-tolerant once established

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla); lance-shaped leaves are deciduous

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — Lemon Verbena appreciates full sun and well-drained soil; from late spring to early fall, image 62

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10; the leaves can be harvested for culinary uses and herbal infusions, image 63

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — Flowers are small and lavender, but it's mainly grown for its fragrant, culinary, and medicinal leaves; lemon Verbena

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — In colder zones, it's often grown as an annual or overwintered indoors; shrub with white blooms

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — Utilized in garden beds for its aromatic foliage, it also excels in containers; lemon Verbena is well-suited for borders

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — Reaching up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) is a perennial herb prized for its citrus-scented leaves; in colder zones, it's often

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — shrub for full or half

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — shrub with white blooms

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — white flowers in the garden

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the garden experience

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — the leaves can be harvested for culinary uses and herbal infusions

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — but will benefit from occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — It's important to mention that Lemon Verbena is drought-tolerant once established

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — regular pruning promotes a bushier growth habit and prevents the plant from becoming too leggy

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — Lemon Verbena is well-suited for borders and herb gardens

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Triphylla) — although they are less notable than the plant's foliage

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