Lemon Verbena

Aloysia citrodora

Family: Verbenaceae

Citrus & Brightlemonfresh

SeasonSummer

OriginSouth America

IntensityVery Strong

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Citrus & Bright · Summer bloomer

Lemon verbena has the most intensely lemony scent of any garden plant, a single leaf releases a clean, vivid lemon-fresh fragrance that persists for hours on the hands and in any room.

Symbolism & Meaning

attractiveness, enchantment

In the Victorian language of flowers, lemon verbena means “Attractiveness”.

Habitat & Environment

South America

Lemon Verbena is native to South America.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameAloysia citrodora
FamilyVerbenaceae
Native ToSouth America
Bloom SeasonSummer
LifespanPerennial

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