When you hear “lemon verbena,” are you immediately whisked away to a tranquil spa-like setting where aromatic fragrances are swirling through the air? Do you find yourself unwittingly suspended in a state of deep relaxation? If so, you have already experienced the delightful scent of lemon verbena. Its perfume alone is reason enough to add […]
Let’s make a delicious cup of lemon verbena tea! This uplifting and refreshing herb provides a multitude of healing benefits. Learn how on Gardener’s Path.
Lemon verbena is an aromatic, perennial herb that's lovely in the garden and the kitchen. Learn everything you need to know about growing lemon verbena.
Get smart tips for growing lemon verbena, an herb whose aromatic lemon-flavored leaves can be used in everything from salads to teas.
Aloysia triphylla ‘Lemon Verbena’ (Aloysia citrodora, Lippia citriodora)A deciduous shrub native to Argentina and Chili, Aloysia triphylla ‘Lemon Verbena’ is a perennial herb that is admired for its refreshing lemon scent. In the backyard, patio or porch, Lemon Verbena plays an important role in helping to repel mosquitoes from the garden. It grows 4-6 feet tall x 4-6 feet wide, creating a bright green backdrop for garden beds and borders. The fragrant foliage perfumes the air with a light citr
Beat the heat and try this summer-friendly Lemon Verbena Jelly recipe.
OUTSTANDING HERB: Verbena Lemon produces narrowly lance-shaped, strongly lemon-scented leaves with open panicles of tiny white or pale lilac flowers. DELICIOUS FLAVOURS: A tasty, lemony herb with a hint of ginger. Perfect for making herbal teas, lemon juice, garnishing or adding to desserts! We recommend adding Verbena Lemon to fish or poultry dishes! Delicious! PLANT CARE: Easy to grow in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position with some winter protection or grown in a container and moved to a frost-free place over winter. ULTIMATE HEIGHT AND SPREAD: Height: 300cm (118"). Spread: 300cm (118"). SUPPLIED AS: 3 x full plants in 9cm pots. Perfect for growing your own!
A few weeks ago I gathered half a cup of my wonderfully aromatic lemon verbena leaves and put them in a large jar, to which I then added one litre of vodka. In the June sunshine it shimmered like l…
A simple yet stunning end to a summer meal: creamy Lemon Verbena Ice Cream. Make the ice cream in advance and it's one of the easiest French desserts to produce at the last minute. Flavours match deliciously well with peaches, apricots, raspberries or figs.
Lemon verbena tea benefits both mind and body. Turn it into delicious and healthy lemon verbena lemonade you'll want to drink every day!
a classic custard dessert
If I could have only one herb in my garden, I suspect I'd choose lemon verbena. It's hardly the most practical of the bunch, but I think it's certainly the most delightful. In the past I've used it to make...
Lightly sweetened, fragrant and nicely crunchy gluten-free cookies with fresh lemon verbena leaves.
Lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora) brings lemon scent and flavor to the garden and table. Learn how to grow this tropical shrub in a sunny landscape.
Lemon verbena cake in a gorgeous wildflower bundt loaf pan. Made with lemon verbena or you can substitute lemon zest. Perfect spring cake.
Save the overly sweet lemonade for the kids. The exotic, unexpected flavor of Pineapple Lemon Verbena Lemonade isn't your same old summer sipper.
A delicious, refreshing ice cream made from fresh lemon verbena
This simple syrup takes fresh lemon verbena from your herb garden and turns it into a staple for all of your cocktail recipes and desserts galore.
This pesto is packed with fresh, intense and delicious flavors. The texture is smooth and creamy, and the fragrance is unbelievably divine! *Makes approximately ¾ cup
How to grow and harvest Lemon Verbena
Save the overly sweet lemonade for the kids. The exotic, unexpected flavor of Pineapple Lemon Verbena Lemonade isn't your same old summer sipper.
Lemon Verbena is a deciduous shrub with elongated, lance-shaped leaves which are bright green, slightly rough to the touch, & emit a strong lemon fragrance when crushed. It has small pale purple flowers. It has a long history of use & is favoured for its culinary, medicinal & magickal properties.
Last year I bought a lemon verbena plant and overwintered it in the basement. This summer it’s really taken off so I have an abundance of it. I’ve been looking for ways to use this love…
My husband and I were out in the Demonstration Garden during the Farmers’ Market on Saturday, and I noticed that the Lemon Verbena in the herb garden is starting to bloom. Lemon Verbena flowe…
We’re packing in trips like there’s no tomorrow before these babies arrive. We still have some time (I’m nearly halfway there!), but with my growing belly, I’m already finding my energy decreasing. I used to go to LA pretty often, especially when I lived in San Diego. Back in those days, I was more interested Continue...
Lemon verbena cake in a gorgeous wildflower bundt loaf pan. Made with lemon verbena or you can substitute lemon zest. Perfect spring cake.
Last year I bought a lemon verbena plant and overwintered it in the basement. This summer it’s really taken off so I have an abundance of it. I’ve been looking for ways to use this love…
Verveine odorante de qualité supérieure en feuille entières naturelle, cueillie et triée à la main, sans aucun traitement thermique ou chimique, cette verveine vous apportera beaucoup de bien-être et de bien faits. La verveine odorante appelée verveine citronnelle ou verveine du Pérou, de son nom scientifique Aloysia citriodora à un goût est très agréable, citronné et frais, elle est consommée en tisane pour ses propriétés aromatisantes, digestives, calmantes, antioxydantes et antispasmodiques. La verveine est également utilisée pour aromatiser certaines préparations culinaires et pour préparer des liqueurs. Pour la préparation de votre tisane, faire infuser une dizaine de feuilles dans une grande tasse de d'eau chaude pendant 5 à 10 minutes, elle peut être consommés à toute heure de la journée. Notre verveine est vendue en vrac dans des sachet fraîcheur avec zip pour préserver la saveur et la fraîcheur, à conserver dans un endroit propre à l'abri de l'humidité. Plusieurs conditionnements possibles : 25 G 50 G 70 G 100 G
One of my favorites is Lemon Verbena pesto over zucchini noodles. After all, zucchini is the easy-to-grow green gem of the garden, and what better herb to
5 Top Health Benefits, Medicinal Uses, Side Effects Of Lemon Verbena For Skin, Anxiety, Cold, Flu + Lemon Verbena Tea Recipe
We can always count on Lemon Verbena to outlive most summer fruits and vegetables. It is such a shame to let any of this hardy fragrant herb go to waste. So after drying a few bunches for fancy flavorful tea it is time to get creative. Welcome to our Verbena binge.
Lemon verbena adds hints of floral and citrus to homemade lemonade. If you can’t find it, substitute mint. You can also use honey in place of the sugar, though you may need to add a few more tablespoons to achieve the ideal sweet-tart balance.
Last year I bought a lemon verbena plant and overwintered it in the basement. This summer it’s really taken off so I have an abundance of it. I’ve been looking for ways to use this love…
When you hear “lemon verbena,” are you immediately whisked away to a tranquil spa-like setting where aromatic fragrances are swirling through the air? Do you find yourself unwittingly suspended in a state of deep relaxation? If so, you have already experienced the delightful scent of lemon verbena. Its perfume alone is reason enough to add […]
Lemon verbena is a shrubby herb that grows like crazy with very little help. However, cutting back lemon verbena every so often keeps the plant neat and prevents a leggy, spindly appearance. Not sure
Beat the heat and try this summer-friendly Lemon Verbena Jelly recipe.
Get smart tips for growing lemon verbena, an herb whose aromatic lemon-flavored leaves can be used in everything from salads to teas.
