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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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.