Aloysia triphylla

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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 scented with lemon. 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.

 

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Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Width Range

n/a

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.