Lemon Verbena – For Relaxation & Fragrant Citrus Flavour

Usually available: spring & summer
Life cycle: perennial (tender)
Height: 90–150cm
Bloom colour: small white to pale purple clusters
Position: full sun
Spacing: 45–60cm apart
Soil preference: well-drained, fertile soil

You will receive 1 lemon verbena herb plug plant.

All of our herb plants are grown organically using certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers.

Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) is a fragrant perennial shrub cherished for its intensely lemon-scented leaves and long tradition as a culinary and medicinal herb. The leaves are commonly used in teas, infusions, desserts, and savoury dishes, offering a clean, refreshing citrus flavour. Traditionally, lemon verbena has been valued for its calming effects, digestive support, and ability to ease stress.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden’s lemon verbena?

Organically grown and carefully nurtured, our lemon verbena plants are perfect for anyone who loves citrus fragrance and versatile herbal use. Its leaves can be harvested fresh or dried for teas, syrups, and recipes, filling your home and garden with a bright lemon aroma. In summer, clusters of delicate pale flowers attract pollinators, while the plant itself adds both fragrance and height to herb borders and container gardens.

Uses:

Medicinal: traditionally used for calming nerves, aiding sleep, and supporting digestion.

Culinary: lemon-flavoured leaves for teas, desserts, and savoury dishes.

Ornamental: tall fragrant shrub with small clustered flowers.

Wildlife friendly: flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Physical characteristics:

Height: 90–150cm at maturity
Foliage: long, narrow, lemon-scented green leaves
Flowers: small white to pale purple blossoms in summer
Growth habit: upright, shrubby perennial (frost tender)

Safety note: generally safe in culinary amounts; large medicinal doses should be taken with care. Sensitive to frost, so protect or overwinter indoors.

With lemon verbena, your garden gains a fragrant herb, a calming remedy, and a culinary treasure. Grow it for its perfume, flavour, and wellness tradition with The Healing Herb Garden.