Aloysia triphylla

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Aloysia triphylla

Lemon Verbena

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany

Description

The Lemon Verbena is a deciduous shrub or small tree grwoing 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. There is average to little summer watering required by this plant. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, 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:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers