Lippia citriodora | Lemon Scented Verbena | Various
Lippia citriodora belongs to the plant family VERBENACE and Genus Lippia This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Lippia citriodora does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Lippia citriodora so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Lippia citriodora lemon scented verbena is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The flowers and leaves of Lippia citriodora have a mild fruity perfume.
Flowers;Leaves of the plant Lippia citriodora have a smell of lemon scent. lemon scented and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Fruity | Mild
Lippia citriodora is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a digestive tonic, a sedative and an antidepressant. The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the leaves.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.