Lemon Verbena
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora)
An intensely fragrant lemon herb with bright, uplifting leaves and exceptional culinary value 🍋
🌿 Lemon verbena is a highly aromatic perennial treasured for its long, slender leaves and powerful lemon fragrance. When touched, the foliage releases an unmistakably bright, clean citrus scent — stronger and purer than almost any other lemon‑scented herb. Elegant and upright in habit, it thrives in warm, sunny spots and makes a striking feature in containers, patios, and sheltered borders. It grows vigorously through summer and rewards gardeners with abundant, beautifully scented foliage perfect for teas, desserts, and refreshing drinks.
Leaves
Lemon verbena leaves offer an intense, pure lemon flavour with a soft herbal finish.
• Exceptional in herbal teas, hot or iced
• Perfect for syrups, sorbets, and summer desserts
• Lovely in fruit salads, compotes, and jams
• Ideal for infused oils, vinegars, and cordials
• Adds a bright note to cakes, biscuits, and custards
• Use sparingly — the flavour is strong
• Best used fresh; dried leaves retain more aroma than most herbs
Leaf flavour: intense lemon, clean, bright, aromatic
Stems
• Useful for infusions, syrups, and poaching liquids
• Add whole and remove before serving
• Carry the same warm citrus‑herbal aroma
Flowers
• Edible, lightly scented, and attractive as a garnish
• Add gentle sweetness to herbal teas
• Highly attractive to pollinators
