Product Description

Lemon Verbena is a shrub that grows to a height of 2-4 feet in most of the US. In very hot climates it grows much taller. It has a woody trunk and branches with tender stems holding long pointed leaves. Small, pale mauve flowers are produced from summer to autumn. Leaves have a strong lemon fragrance and flavor. Cultivation: Propagate from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Protect from frost by planting in a sheltered area. If you have a sunny location in your home, bringing it indoors for winter. It makes an excellent house plant! Plant in a sunny area. Prefers a neutral pH and good drainage. Prune hard in autumn. Harvesting: Cut leaves as needed and save all prunings for drying. Culinary Uses: Sprinkle over salads or vegetables for a lemony flavor. Use to flavor stuffings for meat.Stir into herb butter or cottage cheese. Makes a refreshing tea in combination with mint or alone. Good served iced. Use liberally when on a low salt diet. Try combining with dried celery and lovage leaves. Other Uses: Put leaves in the vacuum cleaner to freshen the house. An infusion will make a nice skin freshener an toner. Flowers can be used in arrangements. The leaves lend a pleasant sent to bed linens. Great for potpourri.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #84148 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Hirts: Herbs

Features

• Lemon Verbena has proper name Aloysia Triphylla
• Grows to a height of 2 to 4 feet; trim to keep shorter
• Protect from frost
• Bring indoors to a sunny location for winter; makes an excellent house plant
• One Lemon Verbena plant is growing in 4 inch pot