Lemon Verbena plants for sale – Pick up at farm May-June.
(Aloysia citriodora) Lemon Verbena is prized for its lemony scent and strong lemon flavor. Use snipped leaves in place of lemon zest in recipes or add to sugar cookie dough for an elegant tea cookie. Dried leaves retain their scent for years, making it indispensable for sachets and culinary use. Adds tangy citrus flavor to teas, salads, dressings and desserts.
Leaves emit a strong lemon scent when crushed. It’s pungent aroma is highly effective in repelling mosquitoes. Plants can be grown in a pot and overwintered indoors. Prefers rich, well drained soil. Feed regularly and pinch back periodically to encourage branching. Annual. Height: 24″ (Sun/Part-sun)
Herb plants for sale near Utica, NY – Non-GMO & spray free.
