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Lemon Verbena |
Description
The Lemon Verbena is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 15' tall by 20' wide, bearing narrow leaves that are heavily scented with lemon. Short spikes of fragrant white flowers will appear in summer. This should be grown in the sun. It needs average to little summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.