Lemon Verbena Herb Benefits and Uses

Once a common ornamental in Europe, lemon verbena flowers in midsummer.

The lemon verbena plant, a perennial herbaceous shrub native to South America, is most valued for its strong, sweet, lemon-scented leaves that produce an intensified aroma when crushed. The herb also has a variety of medicinal, aromatic and culinary purposes. Reaching up to 6 ½ feet tall, lemon verbena makes a valuable . . . → Read More: Lemon Verbena Herb Benefits and Uses