Aloysia triphylla plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Aloysia triphylla

cidron - herb Louisa

  • Shrub
  • 180 cm-2 m high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • For a sunny position

Characteristics

Height 180 - 200 cm
Flowering time July - October
Flower colour White
Growth habit Ascending
Hardiness down to about -5°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny
Soil Pervious
Soil fertility High

Botanical information

Botanical name Aloysia triphylla
Genus Aloysia
Family Verbenaceae
Common names NL: vervaine, citroenverbena
EN: cidron, herb Louisa
FR: vervaine
Synonyms Verbena citriodora, Lippia citriodora, Aloysia citriodora