How to Grow Lemon Verbena

Plant lemon verbena in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
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Lemon verbena loves warm weather, so plant it in spring after the last frost.
Space lemon verbena plants 12 to 18 inches apart in an area with full sun and fertile soil with excellent drainage; container growing is a great option.

Does lemon verbena come back every year?
Does lemon verbena spread?
Will lemon verbena cuttings root in water?
Can lemon verbena grow in shade?
Is Lemon Verbena an invasive plant?
Can lemon verbena survive winter?
How do you make verbena bushy?
Why is my lemon verbena dying?
How do you root lemon verbena in water?
Should I prune my lemon verbena plant?
Which herbs Cannot be planted together?

Does lemon verbena come back every year?

A perennial herb in zones 9 and 10, lemon verbena can be grown as an annual in northern climates. It forms a shrubby plant that benefits from regular pruning to keep it from getting leggy.

Does lemon verbena spread?

Lemon Verbena vs.

Lemon balm is a hardy perennial and will return in the landscape each year in zones 3 to 7. As a member of the mint family, lemon balm spreads vigorously and can become invasive.

Will lemon verbena cuttings root in water?

The cuttings of lemon verbena plants can be placed in a jar of water while you wait for new roots to form. Once they form, wait a few weeks for a good root structure to develop before planting into soil. ... Just remember that both the seeds and the cuttings need plenty of sunshine to form a good plant.

Can lemon verbena grow in shade?

Growing Lemon Verbena

Lemon verbena does best with full sun, but some afternoon shade is a good idea in hot climates. Here in California, you'll find the popular herb growing year-round in many home gardens. ... However, the plant will stay a tidy size when it's pruned frequently, and you can grow the herb in containers.

Is Lemon Verbena an invasive plant?

Like Verbena, Lemon balm also has a reputation, this time for being invasive, and it's often bracketed with mint on that score. ... However, it spreads by seed, not runner, so cut the flower heads off before they seed to reduce your weeding.

Can lemon verbena survive winter?

Overwintering verbena.

Lemon verbena plants will lose their leaves in the winter, so don't be alarmed when your plant goes bald. This is normal, especially when keeping verbena inside. Keep watering it about once a week and the leaves will return in the spring.

How do you make verbena bushy?

Continue to lightly prune the tips of the plant throughout summer.

You can do this about 2-3 times over the season or as needed.
This is called tipping the plant. It can help the plant branch out, which will give you a fuller, bushier verbena plant instead of a sprawling or patchy plant.

Why is my lemon verbena dying?

One of the common ways gardeners kill lemon verbena is by overwatering during leafless periods; this is especially easy to do if you've been watering on a time schedule.

How do you root lemon verbena in water?

Cut all foliage, buds and blooms from the lower half of the lemon verbena cutting. Moisten the bottom ½ inch of the stem with water and dip it into powdered rooting hormone, if you wish. Plant it about an inch deep in the prepared pot.

Should I prune my lemon verbena plant?

Like most shrubs, lemon verbena benefits from a pruning in spring or early summer to eliminate dead branches and other winter damage. ... As a result, this shrub can grow leggy. It requires regular pruning throughout the year to increase leaf production. Snip off leggy stems just above a leaf whorl.

Which herbs Cannot be planted together?

Carrots and anise (Pimpinella anisum, USDA zones 4-9) should be kept separate, and rue and basil make poor companions for plants in the Brassica genus. Rosemary should be kept away from other herbs as well as all potatoes, carrots and members of the Cucurbita genus.