Erfrischende Zitronenverbene

created by Marielena 🌱 at 22.06.2022

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Description

Lemon verbena originates from the regions of Chile and Uruguay, where it can still be found in the wild today. It has an unmistakably strong lemony aroma. Lemon verbena contains fine, fresh lemon-scented essential oils. The intensity is considerably stronger than that of most other lemon-scented plants. In summer, drinks can be refined with fresh lemon verbena. But a tea made from the dried leaves is also very beneficial in winter. A steam bath with lemon verbena leaves is both relaxing and invigorating. Perennial, but protect with fleece in winter or overwinter indoors.

F1 Hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Lemon verbena is a perennial, but must be overwintered indoors at a temperature of at least 10 °C. Lemon verbena loses some or all of its leaves during the winter. Pruning the shrub is recommended. Good neighbors are also licorice, Indian nettle, some types of St. John's wort and lemon balm.