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| Identification |
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Genus
Aloysia
Species
triphylla
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
lemon beebrush
lemon verbena
Family
VERBENACEAE
Specimen number
S11386
Data source
HtZn p73;Frgnt p175
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 8'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Average
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 08a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-06
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Aloysia triphylla has leaves that are mildly fruity. Lemon verbena (also known as lemon beebrush) can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species grows well in average soils. Full sun is ideal for this plant. It usually does best in well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
lemon-lime leaf fragrance. lemon scented
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Fruity
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Cutting
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Aloysia triphylla can be achieved using a cutting.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Aloysia triphylla has loose clusters of tiny flowers. Typically the blossoms are either lilac or white.
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