Aloysia citrodora

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Lemon verbenaShrub, DeciduousFamily: Verbenaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lemon verbena, Aloysia citrodora, is a deciduous sub-shrub grown for its aromatic foliage, which has a scent that indistinct to that of sherbet lemons. It also has panicles of delicate pale pink flowers, which appear in late summer. Chop a small handful of fresh leaves then steep and strain to make a refreshing tea that can be enjoyed hot or iced.

It's not fully hardy, so will require winter protection in the form of a thick mulch to protect the roots. Alternatively, grow Aloysia citrodora in a container that can be moved to a frost-free location over winter.

For best results, grow Aloysia citrodora in full sun and well-drained soil. Aloysia citrodora has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Aloysia ‘Citrodora’ and wildlife

Aloysia ‘Citrodora’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Aloysia ‘Citrodora’ poisonous?

Aloysia ‘Citrodora’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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