Description
Lemon verbena is a perennial shrub or subshrub growing to 2–3 m high. The 8-cm-long, glossy, pointed leaves are slightly rough to the touch and emit a powerful scent reminiscent of lemon when bruised.Sprays of tiny purple or white flowers appear in late spring or early summer. It is sensitive to cold, losing leaves at temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), although the wood is hardy to −10 °C Due to its many culinary uses, it is widely listed and marketed as a plant for the herb garden. Features
Characteristics
Category:
Herbs, Shrubs
Foliage:
Evergreen
Light:
partial sun
Water:
Normal
Blooming Time:
Spring, Summer
Flower Color:
White
