South American woody perennial with incredible lemony fragrance and flavor.
Used for teas, in cooking, potpouri, cosmetics and perfumes.
Hardy in zones 8-10, but often grown as annual or container plant (can be easily overwintered in light cool/cold garage).
Blooming time: late summer, tiny, not valuable white flowers Size: 2-4′ tall x 2 wide clumps (5-6′ tall where hardy perennial)USDA zones: 8 to 10Culture: sun, half shade, average soil, clay loam soil, loam, or better in container culture, where not hardy. Plants grown in full sun has more oils and grow more upright. In half shade plants usually sprawl some.Moisture Needs: mediumOrigin: Chile, ArgentinaDeer/rabbit resistant: yes/ yesAttracts Butterflies or Pollinators: bees, butterfliesAttracts Hummingbirds: yesPot Size : square 3.5″ x 4″ deep pot Plant combinations : Herb gardens, cut flower garden, containers, patios, walkways, where you can walk around and touch/rub the leaves.
Picture copyright: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Commons Wikimedia
