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ALOYSIA citrodora
Commonly known as Lemon plant, Lemon verbena, Lemon-scented verbena
(syn. triphylla) - (formerly LIPPIA) - lemon-scented foliage and pale lilac flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - narrow lance-shaped bright-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - pale lilac -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - bushy, upright habit.
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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) -
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Additional Features - 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 -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - tiny flowers in slender panicles to 12cm (4¾in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - 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
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Patio / pot plants
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Free draining sandy soil - - poor, well-drained soil. Provide dry mulch in autumn to protect roots.
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Wildlife - Butterfly friendly -
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Aloysia citrodora - Growing Guide
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