Aloysia citriodora
LEMON VERBENA, LEMON BEE BRUSH
Verbenaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: white & mauve

Flowering Time: early summer

Leaves: aromatic

Edibility: culinary herb, edible leaves
 
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Aloysia citriodora
LEMON VERBENA, LEMON BEE BRUSH
Verbenaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-deciduous shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: white & mauve

Flowering Time: early summer

Leaves: aromatic

Edibility: culinary herb, edible leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, formal hedge, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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