Argentine Lemon Verbena
- Product number: 831920.1
- Origin: South America
- Latin: Lippia polystacha
AVAILABLE EVERY YEAR FROM MAY/JUNE UNTIL STOCKS LAST.
The scent released by the leaves of this narrow-leaved Vervain (a relative of Lemon Verbena) is a wonderful blend of mint, lemon, anise, and several other tropical-smelling notes! Make a delicious tea from it or use the leaves as a "refreshment" with (fish) dishes.
Names:
Latin: Lippia polystacha
Dutch: Mintverbena, Argentijnse
Also known as: Argentijnse Mint, Kauwgomplantje
English: Argentine Vervain
Planting time:
Soil type:
Location:
- Flower colour: White flowers
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Hardy: Not frost hardy
- Origin: South America
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Lippia polystacha
- Dutch: Lemon Verbena, Argentinian
- Also known as: Argentine Mint, Mint Bush
- English: Argentine Vervain
