Lemon Verbena
Aloysia triphylla
Lemon verbenas fragrant foliage perfumes the air with a light citrus scent. Commonly used as an essential oil in perfumes, potpourri, and aroma therapy. Fresh or dried leaves create a soothing iced or hot tea. Delicious in fizzy beverages, ice cream, infused in whipped cream, or used to add a lemon flavour to savory sauces.
Water: Moderate
Hardiness: Moderately frost sensitive, loses leaves in Winter
Habit: 4 to 6' tall and wide, narrow upright habit with woody stems
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Moderately rich
Origin: Argentina and Chile
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