Aloysia triphylla plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Aloysia triphylla

cidron - herb Louisa

  • Shrub
  • 180 cm-2 m high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Hardy to approx. -5°C
  • For a sunny position

botanical information

  • Botanical name: Aloysia triphylla
  • Genus: Aloysia
  • Family: Verbenaceae
  • Other names: vervaine - citroenverbena - cidron - herb Louisa - vervaine
  • synonyms: Verbena citriodora, Lippia citriodora, Aloysia citriodora

Features

height: 180-200 cm
flowering: July - October
color: white
habit: ascending
light: full sun, sunny
soil texture: pervious
organic matter: high
pH: neutral
winter zone: 9 [-5°C]