General Information

  • Category- Flower
  • Binomial Name- Aloysia citrodora
  • Common Names- Lemon Verbena
  • Spread- 72 inches**
  • Height- 60 inches**
  • Average Production- 30-50 flower per plant
  • Days to Maturity- 120-180 days*

Environmental Requirements

  • Soil-  Well-drained, moderately fertile soils
  • Soil moisture- 15%
  • Soil pH- 6.0-7.0
  • Soil temperature- 25-35°C
  • Climate temperature- 20-30°C
  • Sun Requirements- Full Sun/Partial Sun
  • Best Time to Plant- Spring

Tips to Grow Lemon Verbena

  1. Arrange good quality Lemon Verbena cuttings/ potted plants from nursery.
  2. The soil should be well drained, fertile and slightly acidic.
  3. container-grown lemon verbena also stays a more manageable size than plants grown in the ground.
  4. We can add (light) compost made from animal waste (nitrogen-rich) for better growth.
  5. Choose a potting soil enriched with time-release fertilizer to give plants a head start. Keep the container in full sun and water daily.
  6. Repot plants in the spring before new growth begins.

** The values are standard values but might change a bit.

*To get flowers quickly, the users can buy plants from nursery.

Flowers