Lemon Verbena
Lemon Verbena is a herb in the Verbenaceae family. It grows best in full sun with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 8-11.
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Woody perennial (not currently in seed catalog). Use: Intensely lemon-scented leaves for teas, desserts, cooking. Harvest: Harvest leaves through the season; dries well.
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citriodora) is a woody, tender perennial with the most intense true-lemon fragrance of any herb. Propagated from cuttings. Hardy in zones 8-11; grown as a container plant or dieback perennial in cooler regions.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Aloysia citriodora|Hardiness zones: 8-11|Propagation: cutting|Sun needs: Full sun|Water needs: Medium|Mature height: 3-6 feet (to 10 ft in warm climates)|Spacing: 30 inches|Harvest: Harvest leaves through the season; dries well
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Storing & preserving
Refrigerate stems in water, or wrap in a damp towel for a few days.
- Dry: Dehydrate or air-dry, then store airtight away from light.
- Freeze: Freeze chopped in oil or water in ice-cube trays.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
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Care & troubleshooting
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