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Lemon Verbena

Aloysia citrodora, Verbenaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tropical HibiscusHibiscus rosa-sinensis
Pest Deterrent
LantanaLantana camara
Pest Deterrent
RoseRosa rugosa
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Trailing RosemarySalvia rosmarinus Prostratus
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Sweet OliveOsmanthus fragrans

Lemon verbena's strong essential oils and aggressive growth can inhibit nearby plants including sweet olive through allelopathic interference.

Uses

Functions

FoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Lemon Verbena grow in?

Lemon Verbena grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Lemon Verbena?

Good companions for Lemon Verbena include Tropical Hibiscus, Lantana, Rose, Trailing Rosemary.

Design guilds with Lemon Verbena and see companion relationships visually.

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