lemon verbena
lemon verbena ( syn. Lippia citriodora )
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This herb dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained, poor, dry soil, or peat-free potting compost in containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to August
- Hardiness: frost hardy (will need winter protection)
Slender, lemon-scented, bright green leaves clothe upright stems, while delicate clusters of pale lilac to white flowers offer late summer colour. In frost free areas lemon verbena is an ideal specimen for the front of a sunny border. Plant Aloysia citrodora next to paths and entrances where the refreshingly scented foliage, which is useful for herb tea and pot pourri, can be fully appreciated.
Apply a thick mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure in autumn to protect the roots. Plants that are impacted by frost usually regenerate from the base.