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Aloysia triphylla

Lemon Verbena

• »  Delicate-looking bush plant
• »  Long, narrow medium-green foliage
• »  Clean, fresh lemon scent
• »  Delicious in teas and potpourris
• »  Grows well in containers and indoors

• Category:Edibles
• Breeder:Sara's Superb Herbs®
• Hardiness Zone:7-9
• Height:3-4 ft
• Spread:12-15 in
• Bloom Color: Green Shades

Lemon verbena foliage has a clean, fresh, lemon scent, it performs well in garden bed or containers. It’s the best! Its medium green foliage brightens up the mixed herb bed. It adds a wonderful lemon flavor to any dish, but is especially good as a beverage tea with peppermint. Soak some leaves in vodka and sugar for a fresh lemon verbena liquor.  Excellent in potpourri. Sprigs can be harvested anytime with sharp hand pruners.