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Verbena, Lemon

Intense Lemon Herb for Tea & Relaxation

A powerfully fragrant herb with bright lemon flavor, perfect for teas, desserts, and herbal remedies. Supports digestion and relaxation while thriving in warm, sunny gardens.

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Verbena, Lemon (Aloysia citrodora)

Lemon verbena is a highly aromatic perennial shrub prized for its intense lemon fragrance and wide range of culinary and medicinal uses. Native to South America, it produces slender, lance-shaped leaves packed with essential oils that release a bright citrus scent when touched. It is one of the most flavorful lemon-scented herbs, widely used in teas, desserts, and herbal preparations.

Key Characteristics

Intensely fragrant leaves for culinary use
Lemon verbena has one of the strongest natural lemon aromas of any herb, with a clean, bright citrus flavor. The leaves are commonly used fresh or dried in teas, desserts, syrups, and infused beverages. Unlike many lemon herbs, it retains its flavor well when dried.

Traditional herb for digestion and relaxation
The leaves are widely used in herbal teas to support digestion, reduce bloating, and promote relaxation. Lemon verbena is often prepared as an infusion and is valued for its gentle calming effects without sedation. It is also used in herbal blends for stress relief and mild sleep support.

Woody perennial shrub with seasonal growth
Lemon verbena grows as a deciduous shrub in cooler climates, producing long, arching stems that can reach several feet tall. In warmer regions, it remains evergreen. Its structure makes it suitable for dedicated herb beds or as a fragrant feature plant.

Pollinator-friendly blooms and warm-climate adaptability
In late summer, it produces small white to pale lavender flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, performing best in warm climates and protected garden spaces.

  • Native range: South America (Argentina, Chile)
  • Plant life cycle: Perennial shrub
  • Sun requirements: Full sun
  • Soil requirements: Medium, well-drained
  • Mature height: 3–6 feet
  • Bloom time: July – September
  • Bloom color: White to pale lavender
  • USDA Hardiness zones: 8–11 (can be grown as annual or overwintered indoors in colder zones)

For best results, plant in full sun with well-drained soil and prune regularly to encourage bushy growth. Harvest leaves frequently to maintain vigor, and dry excess foliage for year-round use.

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Verbena, Lemon

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Verbena, Lemon (Aloysia citrodora)

Lemon verbena is a highly aromatic perennial shrub prized for its intense lemon fragrance and wide range of culinary and medicinal uses. Native to South America, it produces slender, lance-shaped leaves packed with essential oils that release a bright citrus scent when touched. It is one of the most flavorful lemon-scented herbs, widely used in teas, desserts, and herbal preparations.

Key Characteristics

Intensely fragrant leaves for culinary use
Lemon verbena has one of the strongest natural lemon aromas of any herb, with a clean, bright citrus flavor. The leaves are commonly used fresh or dried in teas, desserts, syrups, and infused beverages. Unlike many lemon herbs, it retains its flavor well when dried.

Traditional herb for digestion and relaxation
The leaves are widely used in herbal teas to support digestion, reduce bloating, and promote relaxation. Lemon verbena is often prepared as an infusion and is valued for its gentle calming effects without sedation. It is also used in herbal blends for stress relief and mild sleep support.

Woody perennial shrub with seasonal growth
Lemon verbena grows as a deciduous shrub in cooler climates, producing long, arching stems that can reach several feet tall. In warmer regions, it remains evergreen. Its structure makes it suitable for dedicated herb beds or as a fragrant feature plant.

Pollinator-friendly blooms and warm-climate adaptability
In late summer, it produces small white to pale lavender flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, performing best in warm climates and protected garden spaces.

For best results, plant in full sun with well-drained soil and prune regularly to encourage bushy growth. Harvest leaves frequently to maintain vigor, and dry excess foliage for year-round use.

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  • 3" pot
  • Quart
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