Aloysia citrodora

Common name(s): lemon verbena

Description: perennial; a deciduous shrub native to South America. The leaves have some of the most concentrated lemon flavor of any herb and make for an excellent culinary flavoring. 

Height: to 4 ft. Spread: to 4 ft.

Position: full sun and perfectly-draining soil

Uses: culinary- savory dishes, tea, cocktails, or desserts, cooking oil & cosmetic infusions, potpourri, medicine

Winter Hardiness: to 15 F and below (winter hardiness can be greatly improved by providing impeccable drainage around the root system and/or positioning under an awning or evergreen tree that will deflect winter rainfall.)

Drought: adapted to 2+ months of summer drought

Distribution: SW Bolivia, NW Argentina, Paraguay