Lemon Verbena 100mm

Bring a wonderfully fresh citrus fragrance to your garden with Lemon Verbena, a beautiful aromatic herb prized for its intensely lemon-scented foliage. Simply brush against or gently crush the leaves and you’ll release a refreshing fragrance reminiscent of freshly cut lemons.

Its attractive slender green leaves and delicate sprays of small white to pale lilac flowers make Lemon Verbena a lovely addition to herb gardens, cottage gardens, sunny garden beds and large pots. It’s also a wonderful plant to position near pathways, patios or entertaining areas where its beautiful fragrance can be enjoyed.

The fragrant leaves are traditionally used to flavour herbal teas, desserts and other culinary creations, and can also be dried to retain their delightful lemon aroma.

Lemon Verbena prefers a warm, sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Regular harvesting and light pruning will help maintain a healthy, bushy plant and encourage plenty of fresh aromatic growth.

Tip: Harvest the young leaves regularly throughout the growing season for the strongest flavour and fragrance. Give the plant a good prune in late winter or early spring to encourage a fresh flush of lush new growth.