Lemon verbena
Lemon verbena is an aromatic plant highly valued for its elongated green foliage with an intense, fresh, and lemony scent. Its natural aroma is reminiscent of lemon zest, making it an ideal herb for infusions, iced teas, lemonades, desserts, fruit salads, marinades, light sauces, and summer recipes. Very decorative in pots as well as in the ground during the warm season, it brings a fragrant, elegant, and bright touch to herb gardens, edible containers, and patio planters.
Easy to grow, lemon verbena prefers a warm, sunny, and wind-sheltered location, in fertile, light, and well-drained soil. It appreciates regular watering to maintain tender and well-aromatic foliage, but it is important to avoid overwatering the roots. As it is not very hardy in our climate, it is generally grown as an annual or brought indoors before the cold, in a very bright spot.
Fragrant, delicious, and very versatile, lemon verbena is perfect for gardeners looking for an original and easy-to-harvest aromatic plant. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried, with a lemony flavor that remains very pleasant in infusions or homemade preparations. It is an excellent plant to enrich a gourmet garden, create a fragrant herb corner, and add a fresh and refined note to everyday recipes.
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