LEMON VERBENA
Botanical Name: Aloysia citrodoraDescription
A deciduous shrub native to South America. It is an attractive plant with beautiful lemon scented leaves that can be used to flavour sweet and savoury dishes as well as making a refreshing herbal tea. Lemon verbena grows best is a sunny position in free draining moist soil. It does not tolerate frost but can be grown in a pot and protected on frosty nights. The attractive, delicate and fragrant white/mauve flowers are also used in teas and other culinary concoctions.
Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter?
No Leaves (Deciduous)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
Suitability in Pots
Yes
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Dwarf (1/2 Normal Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
2-3 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic), Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Customer Comments on Lemon Verbena
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Lemon Verbena
Excellent plant to control guardia. Has a pathogen bactericidal action.Make a strong infusion by putting several 6-8" growing tips in teapot. Add boiling warer, cover, let stand for at least 5-7 minutes, then drink. Can add honey to taste. | Chris Kilgour - Cooks Gap, NSW 05-Apr-2008
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