Aloysia triphylla
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Aloysia triphylla

Lemon beebrush · Herb Louisa · Lemon Verbena · Lemon-scented Verbena · Sweet-scented verbena

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Water every
7 days
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
47
Observations
63

Description

Source: leafsnap

Aloysia triphylla, commonly known as Lemon Verbena, is a perennial shrub in the Verbenaceae family. Native to South America, this plant is widely cultivated for its fragrant leaves, which are used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Lemon Verbena can grow up to 2-3 meters tall and features lance-shaped, bright green leaves with a strong lemon scent. It produces small white or pale pink flowers in late summer or early fall. Traditionally, Lemon Verbena has been used as a natural remedy for digestive problems, anxiety, insomnia, and fever reduction, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties. Its refreshing lemony aroma also makes it a popular ingredient in teas, desserts, perfumes, and soaps. Overall, Aloysia triphylla offers both medicinal benefits and culinary uses, making it an important herbaceous shrub cherished by gardeners worldwide.

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Care Guide

💧 Water Every 7 days
Suggested frequency: Every 7 days
☀️ Light Full sun

Lemon verbena grows best in places that receive abundant sunlight throughout the day. This intensity of light, characteristic of its native habitat, supports healthy growth. Too much or too little light can cause stunting and other growth problems.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Lemon verbena comes from warmer regions and flourishes in temperatures of 59 to 95 °F (15 to 35 °C). While it can tolerate cooler conditions, it prefers warmth. In winter, bring it inside or provide some heat if the temperature falls too low.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

To maximize yield, Lemon verbena does well with regular applications of a balanced fertilizer, especially one high in nitrogen. Apply fertilizer before planting, at planting, and when seedlings are 2 inches tall. Adding compost or manure also provides a continual supply of nutrients. If the soil is lacking nutrients, leaves and stems will be underdeveloped, flavors will be inferior, stems will be thin, and the taste may become bitter.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Aloysia
Family
Verbenaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
1.83 m to 2.44 m
Mature Spread
1.83 m to 2.44 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Purple
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 5.08 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer
Native Area
Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay

Tags (7)

Common Names (7)

en Lemon beebrush
en Herb Louisa
en Lemon Verbena
en Lemon-scented Verbena
en Sweet-scented verbena
en Bee balm
en Lemon beebush