Herb Lemon Verbena

Description
Botanical Name: 
Lippia

Native to the countries of Chile and Argentina. The lemon verbena herb is an aromatic shrub, its leaves holding their fragrance even after dried for years. The lemon verbena plant has a fragrant, lemony smell, small white flowers and narrow leaves. Read on to learn more about growing lemon verbena.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Category: 
Herbs & Vegetables
Name: 
Herb Lemon Verbena
Plant Type: 
Herb
Water: 
Moderate
Exposure:: 
Full sun, Part shade
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Comments
Comments: 

Plant herbs in full sun to partial shade in the ground or in containers. Dig hole 2-3 times larger than the rootball. Mix in ¼ - 1/3 compost backfill, press gently and water deeply. Mulch with one inch of compost, bark or pecan shells, ect. Most herbs need deep regular watering, but do not keep wet and soggy and do not water every day.