Lemon verbena
- Product number: 832100.1
- Origin: South Africa, South America
- Latin: Lippia scaberrima
AVAILABLE EVERY YEAR FROM MAY/JUNE UNTIL STOCKS LAST.
In South Africa, this fragrant relative of Lemon Verbena (Vervaine) is known as "beukesbossie" and is a popular herb. The plant is also common in South America. Many traditional medicinal uses are known, and in the kitchen, it is mainly used as a mild mint in tea and dishes. The flavor is robust but not overpowering. This easy-to-grow plant loves sun and blooms with white flower spikes at a height of 50-100 cm. Overwinter it frost-free.
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Latin: Lippia scaberrima
Dutch: Muntverbena
Also known as: Brazilian Mint, Eucalyptus Verbena
English: Mintverbena
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- Flower colour: White flower spikes
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Hardy: Not frost hardy
- Origin: South Africa, South America
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Lippia scaberrima
- Dutch: Lemon verbena
- Also known as: Brazilian Mint, Eucalyptus Verbena
- English: Muntverbena
