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Aloysia triphylla
Aromatic shrub with lemon sented leaves. Spikes of small avender-purple flowers in summer and autumn. Protect from frost, prefers a warm sunny site. Leaves may be dried for culinary use and in pot-pourri and sachets. Trim to maintain a bushy shape. Best in well drained soils with some mulch.
Genus
Aloysia
Species
triphylla
Cultivar
Common name
Lemon verbena
Family name
Verbenaceae
Place of origin
South America
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Water well in summer / keep dry in winter
Exposure
Must be sheltered from wind. / Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate light frost only
Enthusiast / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.