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Aloysia citrodora
Plant

Aloysia citrodora

Lemon Scented Verbena

Planted in 2 show gardens on GardensDB.

2
Gardens
3
Designers
2
Studios
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How to grow it

Happiest in full sun on chalk, loam or sand that is well-drained or moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
1.5–2.5 metres Max height
0.5–1 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
East, South or West-facing
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (not suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained or moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (not suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H3. Half hardy Half hardy, unheated glasshouse or mild winter (-5°C to 1°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

2 gardens

  • A lush balcony garden featuring a large potted tree, a wooden potting bench, wicker chairs, and abundant plants against a decorative wall.
    Gold Medal Best Balcony & Container Garden
    360° tour available
    A Little Garden of Shared Knowledge sponsored by Viking
    Katerina Kantalis
  • A naturalistic garden with a wooden bench and a botanical 'Skincare' banner, surrounded by ferns and colourful yellow, orange, and red flowers.
    360° tour available
    RHS Healer's Hollow
    Jude Yeo, Emily Grayshaw
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 3

Studios 2

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Aloysia citrodora, ranked by how many gardens combine them.