Lemon Verbena Plant
Aloysia citrodora
- Half-hardy deciduous perennial with strongly lemon-scented leaves.
- Makes an excellent tea and has many other culinary uses.
- Will flourish in a warm, dry, sunny spot in the garden - or better still in a greenhouse, conservatory or sunroom.
Supplied as a pot-grown plant grown in a 7 cm pot.
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Description
Lemon Verbena is a perennial deciduous aromatic shrub that can reach a height of between 3-10 feet (1-3 m), with a spread of up to 10 feet (3m) given the right conditions, though in the UK it tends to reach a height of 3-6 feet (1-2 m).
Originating in Chile, Lemon Verbena was brought to Europe by the Spanish in the 18th Century, because of its amazing perfume. Jekka McVicar calls it the 'Rolls Royce' of lemon-scented plants. It was a popular addition to Victorian garden rooms. Leaves are pale green, and strongly lemon-scented. The tiny white flowers have a lilac tinge.
- Half-hardy perennial deciduous perennial shrub.
- Can reach a height of 3-10 ft (1-3 m), with a spread of up to 10 feet (3 m) if grown in a greenhouse.
- Requires warm, dry spot with light, free-draining soil.
- Will need protection against frost and temepratures 4C (40f).
- Plants can be late producing new growth.
- Can be grown in a container in a warm, sunny spot. Feed with a liquid fertiliser. Trim to maintain shape. Overwinter in a cold greenhouse.
Culinary Uses
- Use fresh leaves to flavour vinegars and oils.
- Sprinkle chopped leaves on fruit puddings.
- Add to apple jelly and to cakes.
- Can be used in stuffings.
- Add a teaspoon of chopped leaves to ice cream for an unusual dessert.
- Allow leaves to infuse in a simple sugar syrup then freeze syrup in small pots for later use.
Medicinal Uses
- Most commonly taken as a tea. Infuse two or three sprigs in a small tea pot. Add sugar or honey to taste.
- Can be used to counter indigestion and feverish colds.
- As aromatherapy oil, helpful in relieving nervous and digestive problems.
- Also good for acne, boils and cysts.
Other Uses
- Use dried leaves in pot pourri, linen sachets or herb pillows.
Disclaimer
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