Lemon Verbena
Aloysia triphylla
Semi-evergreen small shrub is prized for its lemon-scented leaves, which add fragrance to the entire garden and flavor to teas and cold drinks. A classic Southern favorite that works well in the landscape or in mixed containers.
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 12 to 36 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Landscape use: | Container |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Small pale lilac flowers in summer. |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6389 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season.
Semi-evergreen small shrub is prized for its lemon-scented leaves, which add fragrance to the entire garden and flavor to teas and cold drinks. A classic Southern favorite that works well in the landscape or in mixed containers.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Cut back to the ground at the end of the season.
| Key feature: | Fragrant |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 12 to 36 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Landscape use: | Container |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Small pale lilac flowers in summer. |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6389 |
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