Aloysia triphylla
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Lemon verbena, sometimes called vervain, is generally acknowledged to be the most strongly scented and intense of the lemon scented plants. The scent has moved writers to poetry and prose in an effort to describe its essence, which is both crisp and relaxing at the same time. Leaves and flowering tops are used in tea infusions, either fresh or dried. Because of its scent, lemon verbena is used in making perfumes and toilet water, as well as a flavoring in baking, jelly and preserving. The flavor of lemon verbena has been likened to a cross between licorice and camphor, and it is widely used as an herbal flavoring to replace oregano, particularly in fish and poultry dishes.
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moreType:
Annual
Herb
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun to Part Sun
Hardiness Zone:
Not hardy
Height:
24-36 inches
Spread:
18-24 inches
Benefits:
Fragrant
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