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  • ALOYSIA citrodora
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    ALOYSIA citrodora

    Commonly known as Lemon plant, Lemon verbena, Lemon-scented verbena

     AWARD
    (syn. triphylla) - (formerly LIPPIA) - lemon-scented foliage and pale lilac flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. A. citrodora. Culinary use and in pot-pourri. When dried fragrance becomes more intense. Wildlife plant - butterflies.
    • Medicinal properties
      Oil from the foliage and flowers is used to treat respiratory conditions. Crushed leaves are used to reduce indigestion and as a stimulant for depression.
    • Place of origin
      Chile
    • Deciduous
      Narrow lance-shaped bright-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Pale lilac
    • Panicles
      Tiny flowers in slender panicles to 12cm (4¾in) long
    • Greenhouse / conservatory
      Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
      If growing in greenhouse - loam based compost, JI No. 2
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Bushy, upright habit.
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Free draining sandy soil
      Poor, well-drained soil. Provide dry mulch in autumn to protect roots.
    • Full sun
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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