Lemon Verbena
Aloysia citriodora
Verbenaceae
Other names
Cidron, Limonetto
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Cultivated as annual
Native distribution
Argentina, Chile
Biocultural value
Intensely lemon-scented leaves can be used in potpourri and sachets. Leaves make an intense lemon-flavored , stomach-soothing tea.
Location
Source of plant
Unknown
Description
To 3m, branched. Leaves to 10 x 2cm, in whorls of 3 or 4, membranous, lanceolate, acuminate, base cuneate, entire or dentate, glandular-dotted beneath, lemon-scented, short-petiolate. Inflorescence of whorled, axillary spikes or terminal panicles; flowers white; calyx pubescent; corolla to 5mm.
USDA Hardiness Zone
8
Special characteristics
tender perennial, fragrance, food