Aloysia triphylla
Aloysia triphylla
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Aloysia triphylla
Rachel L. • 25 FR
Virginie A.
Aloysia triphylla
Virginie A. • 79 FR
Aloysia triphylla
Aloysia triphylla
Lemon Verbena, Lemon Beebrush
My mother is really happy – it arrived in very good condition and healthy.
A.C, 30/05/2026
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Aloysia triphylla, or lemon verbena, is an aromatic plant, whose leaves emit a very pleasant lemon scent in infusions or in desserts. Not very hardy, this undershrub can be grown in a pot or in open ground depending on the climate. Plant in May-June and harvest from June to October.
Lemon verbena belongs to the Verbenaceae family. It is an undershrub native to South America. It reaches a height of 1m (3ft). It is an aromatic and medicinal plant, with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers appearing during summer. Its foliage emits a very pleasant lemon scent in infusions and is ideal for repelling mosquitoes in summer.
Not very hardy, it can be grown in open ground in regions with mild winters. In cooler regions, grow it in pots which can be overwintered indoors.
The fresh or dried leaves can be used to make infusions, which are known for their soothing and digestive properties. Unlike the officinal verbena, lemon verbena also flavours desserts or liqueurs thanks to its lemon scent. It can also be used to make potpourris.
Harvesting: Leaves are harvested from June to October by cutting the stems. Regular harvesting promotes new shoots.
Storage: Leaves can be used fresh or dried. For drying, hang bunches of stems upside down in a dry and airy place. Then store them in airtight jars.
Gardener's tip: To remain moist in summer, we recommend mulching the soil with thin successive layers of clippings, mixed, if possible, with dead leaves. This will also protect the plant over winter. It has the additional bonus of reducing weeding.
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Plant in May-June, either in the ground or in a pot. It is not very hardy and can only tolerate light frosts.
Soak the root ball in water just before planting.
In the ground: Plant in a sunny location, in rich, moist but well-drained soil. Add well-rotted compost in the previous autumn. If your soil is very wet, put some gravel at the bottom of the planting hole. Dig a hole 3 times the volume of the root ball, place the plant and cover with fine soil. Firmly press and water.
Add compost on the surface every spring. In winter, use winter protection.
In a pot: Place a layer of gravel or clay balls at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill the pot with a mixture of potting soil, sand, and garden soil. Place the root ball and cover with soil. Firmly press and water. Place your pot in the sun and bring it indoors in winter, to a bright location.
At the end of winter, cut back the clump to encourage the development of new shoots in spring.
During cultivation, water regularly and trim any overly long stems if necessary.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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