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Lemon Verbena — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Lemon Verbena
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

90-120days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z8–10USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Best grown from cuttings or purchased plants. If from seed, start indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Bring containers indoors for winter.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate, 1 inch per week, allow soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-draining, sandy loam, good drainage essential
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Height: 6-8 feet
Season: Warm season, tender perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green, narrow leaves
Size: 3-4 inches long, 0.5 inch wide
Shape: Lance-shaped, pointed leaves with prominent veining
Flavour: Intensely lemony, sweet citrus with no bitter notes

In the kitchen

Herbal teas, desserts, fruit salads, fish dishes, cocktail garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spider mites, whiteflies, scale insects
Diseases: Root rot from overwatering, powdery mildew in humid conditions
Resistance: Generally disease resistant but sensitive to overwatering

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids and mosquitoes, shares similar growing conditions

RosemaryBoth Mediterranean herbs with similar water and soil requirements

LavenderAttracts beneficial pollinators and repels pests like moths and fleas

OreganoNatural pest deterrent and shares similar drought-tolerant growing needs

ThymeRepels cabbage worms and aphids, thrives in same well-draining soil

MarigoldDeters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

TomatoesLemon verbena may improve tomato flavor and repel hornworms

PeppersAromatic compounds help deter aphids and spider mites from peppers

Avoid

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most herbs including lemon verbena

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of nearby plants including herbs

MintAggressive spreader that competes for space and nutrients

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 22
Protein (g): 0.35
Fat (g): 0.24
Carbohydrate (g): 6.9
Fibre (g): 0.3
Sugars (g): 2.52
Vitamin A (µg): 0
Vitamin C (mg): 38.7
Vitamin E (mg): 0.15
Vitamin K (µg): 0
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.046
Folate (µg): 20
Calcium (mg): 6
Iron (mg): 0.08
Magnesium (mg): 6
Phosphorus (mg): 8
Potassium (mg): 103
Zinc (mg): 0.05
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Lemon Verbena

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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