Plant Details

Aloysia triphylla, syn Verbena citrodora, Lippia citrodora, Aloysia triphylla

Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush

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General Information

Scientific name: Aloysia triphylla, syn Verbena citrodora, Lippia citrodora, Aloysia triphylla
Also known as: Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Width: 3.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Well-drained
Soil:
Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Condiment, Tea, Flowers
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Essential oil, Insecticide, Repellent, Fragrant

Description

Leaves of this plant can be cooked like spinach or used as a flavoring in salads and fruit salads. They have a delightful lemon-like taste that is appreciated by most people. A refreshing tea can also be made from the leaves. Even after drying, the leaves retain their lemon scent for many years.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 30/09