Lemon Verbena
Aloysia citrodora
$10.00
Lemon Verbena
Aloysia citrodora
Perennial Shrub in verbena family, Verbenaceae
Grows 3-6 ft tall if not pruned. Thrives in a sunny locations in view of visiting butterflies
Blooms May-June
Why you want this plant:
Amazing Fragrance with leaves having the same aromatic compounds as found in citronella but with more lemony tones and flavor which is why it is sought after for making teas, puddings, marinades, beverages, sorbets, etc. ...
Wonderful pollinator plant butterflies
Fabulous plant lore; originally from Columbia, Lemon Verbena went to Europe in the 1700's and to North America in 1800’s. It was considered a novelty plant during the mid 1800’s and is peppered throughout Laura Ingalls Wilder's books - she gave Lemon Verbena Water to Miss Beadle.