Lemon Verbena
6% Instant Discount
Botanical Name
Aloysia triphylla
Also Known As
lemon beebrush
Specifications
Plant Type
Native From
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Shrub
South America
6 - 10
Partial - Full Sun
Occassional-Low
Evergreen
Perennial
8' Tall and 10' Wide
Fast
Summer
White
Lemon verbena is used to flavour sweet drinks, to garnish fruit cups and salads, and as an ingredient in jellies and puddings. Used alone or in combination with other herbs, the leaves make an excellent herb tea. They are also used for their fragrance in colognes and sachets.