Aloysia Citrodora (Lemon Verbena Tea)
Aloysia Citrodora (Lemon Verbena Tea)
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Lemon Verbena Tea is a fragrant perennial shrub prized for its intensely lemon-scented, slender green leaves. Its upright, bushy growth and delicate white to pale lilac flowers make it an attractive addition to herb gardens, cottage gardens, borders, pots, and containers. The aromatic leaves are particularly valued for making refreshing herbal teas and adding a natural citrus flavour to culinary creations.
Easy to grow in a warm, sunny position, Lemon Verbena Tea thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and responds well to regular harvesting and pruning. The fresh leaves can be infused to make a fragrant herbal tea or used to flavour desserts, fruit salads, drinks, and other dishes.
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Mature height
1.5–2 m
Mature width
1–1.5 m
Spacing
1–1.5 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Green foliage; white to pale lilac flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer to Autumn
Sun tolerance
Full Sun
Maintenance
Low to Moderate; water during dry periods, harvest leaves regularly, and prune in early spring to maintain a bushy shape.
Root System
Fibrous and moderately deep; prefers fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.