Lemon Verbena
Scientific Name: Aloysia citrodora
Other Names:
Family: Asphodelaceae
Lifespan: Hardy Deciduous Perennial Shrub
Height: 2-15ft depending on the climate.
Growing: New growth can emerge late summer, so don’t give up early!
History:
Cosmetic Uses:
Culinary Uses: Lemon verbena leaves are used to add a lemony flavor to fish and poultry dishes, vegetable marinades, salad dressings, jams, puddings, and beverages. It also is used to make herbal teas and can make a refreshing sorbet.
Decorative Uses:
Household Uses: Clean, lemony fragrance, use in potpourri.
Medicinal Uses:
Harvesting:
Aloysia citrodora
