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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 growing to 15' tall by 20' wide, bearing narrow leaves that are heavily lemon scented. 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.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.