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Aloysia citrodora (Lemon Verbena and Lemon Beebrush)

Aloysia citriodora, known as lemon verbena, is native to Argentina and Chile, and is grown in tropical regions.  It has shiny strong lemon sented lanceolate green leaves. In addition, white to pale lilac flowers, of ornamental sinificance,  bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Leaves and flowers can be used for culinary purposes (teas, desserts, fruit salads and jams) perfumes,  cosmetics, for potpourris and as herbal medicines .

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  • French Name: Verveine odorante, Verveine citronnelle

    Pronunciation: al-uh-WIZH-ee-uh

  • Plant type: Shrub

  • Origin: Argentina, Chile

  • Heat Zones: 8 to 13

    Hardiness Zones: 8 to 10

  • Uses: Container, Edible, Medicinal

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Moderate

    Tree Shape: Spreading

    Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

    Canopy Density: Medium

    Canopy Texture: Medium

    Height at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 m

    Spread at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 meter

    Time to Ultimate Height: 2 to 5 Years

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  • By H. Zell (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Plenuska (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Cillas (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Opposite

    Leaf Venation: Pinnate

    Leaf Persistance: Semi Evergreen

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

    Leaf Shape: Lanceolate

    Leaf Margins: Serrate

    Leaf Texture: Glossy, Coarse

    Leaf Scent: Pleasant (Lemony)

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Green

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Size Range: 3 - 7

    Flower Type: Raceme

    Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

    Flower Scent: Pleasant (Lemony)

    Flower Color: White

    Seasons: Year Round

  • Trunk

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

    Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked

    Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy, Smooth

  • Fruit

    Fruit Showiness: No

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  • By H. Zell (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Plenuska (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Cillas (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: Yes

    Heat Tolerance: No

    Drought Tolerance: No

    Salt Tolerance: Poor

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam

    Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral, Alkaline

    Water Requirements: Moderate

    Light Requirements: Full, Part

  • Management

    Toxicity: No

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

    Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

    Surface Rooting: Yes

    Life Span: Less than 25

    Edible Parts: Leaf, Flower

    Pests: Mites, Whitefly, Aphids, Mealy-Bug

    Plant Propagation: Cutting, Division

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