Lemon Verbena plant profile
Aloysia citrodora
A perennial herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Lemon Verbena
Grow lemon verbena as a container plant: move it outdoors to a full-sun spot after frost danger passes and bring it back indoors to a bright spot before fall frost (Illinois). It is frost sensitive and a heavy feeder, and roots easily from tip cuttings.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Lemon Verbena in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: frost sensitivity, woody decline, overwatering.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Lemon Verbena (Herb Gardening)
University of Illinois Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.