{"product_id":"aloysia-citrodora-aloysia-citrodora-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs","title":"Aloysia citrodora - Lemon Verbena - Cotswolds Grown Culinary Herbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis tall, elegant herb is prized for its slender, pointed leaves that release a powerful lemon scent when crushed. \u003ci\u003eAloysia citrodora\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly known as Lemon Verbena, forms an airy, branching shrub that’s perfect for sensory gardens and herbal teas. It thrives in warm, sheltered spots and can be overwintered indoors in colder areas. When in bloom, its delicate pale lilac flowers add charm and attract pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAloysia citrodora\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Lemon Verbena, is a tender perennial grown for its intensely fragrant foliage. It’s a must-have for tea lovers and brings a wonderfully calming presence to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender Perennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShrubby, Aromatic foliage, Deciduous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e July – September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October (dies back or drops leaves over winter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eAloysia citrodora\u003c\/i\u003e (named after Maria Luisa of Parma, queen consort of Spain – \u003ci\u003ecitrodora\u003c\/i\u003e means “lemon-scented”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLippia citriodora\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLemon Verbena, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLemon Beebrush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to South America – particularly Argentina, Chile, and Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrune lightly in spring as new growth appears. In late autumn, cut back to a low framework if overwintering indoors. Pinch tips through summer to keep bushy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFlowers attract bees and butterflies. Foliage deters some pests due to its strong scent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun in a warm, sheltered spot. Ideal in pots, conservatories, or against a sunny wall. Must be protected from frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil evenly moist in summer, especially in pots. Reduce watering in winter if kept under cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFree-draining, fertile soil. Prefers slightly alkaline to neutral conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally non-toxic, but ingestion in large quantities may cause mild stomach upset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor a stronger lemon flavour, pick young leaves in the morning. 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