Lemon Verbena 'Freshman'
9cm Plant x 2
Family:
Verbenaceae
Genus:
Aloysia is can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with simple, paired or whorled, very aromatic leaves and small flowers in spike-like inforescences.
Details:
'Freshman' is a deciduous sub-shrub to 2.5m in height, with narrowly lance-shaped, strongly lemon-scented leaves and open panicles of tiny white or pale lilac flowers. The leaves taste highly aromatic of lemon lemonade. A tea for all occasions. Fresh or dried leaves have a calming and refreshing effect.
Please remember that you're not buying a 9cm tall plant, 9cm refers to the diameter of the pot commonly used in plant retail.
The size of the plant can vary greatly.
Most will be between 10-30cm tall unless they are naturally low growing plants or if you are buying herbaceous plants in winter.
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Lemon Verbena 'Freshman'
9cm Plant x 2 (More info)
'Freshman' is an AGM winning herb with strongly lemon-scented leaves, incredible used in teas, cold drinks, or a fresh garnish in salads. They also have a calming and refreshing effect both fresh or dried, and bear tiny lilac-white flowers in summer.
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Hardiness | Half Hardy H3 |
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Height (Max.) | 150cm (1.5m) |
Spread (Max.) | 150cm (1.5m) |
Soil pH | All |
Flower Colour | White, Lilac |
Flowers in | Jun, Jul, Aug |
Plant Type | Deciduous Perennial |
Harvest in... | May, Jun, July, Aug, Sep |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Situation/Aspect | Full Sun |
Foliage Colour | Green |
Plant Size | 9cm Plant x 2 |
Planting | Easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun. May need winter protection in colder climates. Mulch in autumn to protect the roots. |
Common Name | Lemon Beebrush |
Genus | Lippia |
Scientific Name | Lippia Citriodora |