Lippia alba (Oaxaca Lemon Verbena)

100 (150)cm, Oaxaca Lemon Verbena is a small woody shrub from southwestern USA to Mexico and the Carribbean and has strongly mint-lemon scented, oval, finely pubescent leaves with prominent nerves and axilliary dense flower buds with small unconspicuous white to pale rose (our plants) or pale yellow flowers. Leaves are traditionally used for aromatic herb teas against fever. An essential oil is distilled from the leaves (Lippia Oil) and the plant is said to repel mosquitos. An excellent pot or container plant for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter water plants carfully and keep them at a minimum of some 10°C. Lippia alba seeds are notoriously difficult to germinate and sowings will need a temperature range between 25°C to 30°C to germinate well. I-XII.
30 seeds per package.