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Aloysia triphylla

Lemon Verbena

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

The Lemon Verbena is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 15' tall by 20' wide, bearing narrow leaves that are heavily scented with lemon. Short spikes of fragrant white flowers will appear in summer. This should be grown in the sun. It needs average to little summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.