What can I plant next to lemon verbena?

Some good companion plants for verbena that repel spider mites are dill, cilantro, and garlic. If you want to stick to flowers in your flower bed, however, mums and shasta daisies are also good verbena companions because of their ability to drive spider mites away and draw in their predators.

Where does lemon verbena grow best?

Lemon verbena prefers full sun and free-draining soil that has been amended with compost. Heavy clay or overly wet soils will cause the roots to rot. Plant it near the edge of the bed where you’ll be apt to brush by the foliage, causing the leaves to release some of their lemony scent.

What conditions does lemon verbena like?

Lemon Scented Verbenas grow well in a warm, sheltered spot in well drained soil. It’s a good idea to grow them by a pathway so passers by get that wonderful lemon scent when the leaves are brushed. Grow Lemon Scented Verbenas from cuttings taken in summer.

What temperature can lemon verbena survive?

In its native South America, lemon verbena plants grow in a sunny, frost-free climate. Temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit will trigger leaf drop and dormancy. Plants do well in dry or humid environments.

Can lemon verbena grow in shade?

Plant lemon verbena in loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Full sun yields best growth and the most flavorful leaves, although plants in southernmost and desert regions benefit from light afternoon shade.

Should I let my lemon verbena flower?

Lemon Verbena Pruning in Fall Remove seed heads to keep rampant growth in check, or leave the wilted blooms in place if you don’t mind if the plant spreads. Don’t trim lemon verbena too much in autumn, although you can trim lightly to tidy up the plant about four to six weeks before the first expected frost.

Can lemon verbena be grown in pots?

Lemon verbena is typically grown as a specimen plant in a container at least 12in (30 cm) in diameter. A mature plant, grown in a sunken container, will occupy a space 18in (45 cm) square if well staked but still expect lanky growth that responds well to monthly trimming.

Can verbena be grown indoors?

Although it is also a great choice for your outdoor beds and herb gardens, a good reason to grow lemon verbena indoors is the delicious fragrance. Outdoors, lemon verbena can grow quite large, but growing verbena indoors in containers is very much doable.

Can verbena take full sun?

Verbenas require a location that receives full sun throughout the day. They must have well-drained soil. They will not tolerate overcrowding with poor air circulation, shade or soil that stays overly moist. Most problems of verbenas occur in improper growing conditions.

Can verbena grow in partial sun?

Most verbenas are not tolerant when it comes to their light conditions. They must receive full sun throughout the day, which means at least 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight in which they can soak. They will tolerate some light shade, but not much.

Can you plant lemon verbena in pots?

If you’re growing lemon verbena in a container, choose one at least 12 inches in diameter to give roots room to spread and fill it with a premium potting mix such as Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix. A larger pot also insulates roots somewhat against soil temperature changes.

How do you make lemon verbena bushy?

The best time for cutting back lemon verbena is in spring, shortly after you see new growth. This is the main pruning of the year and will encourage new, bushy growth. Remove winter damage and dead stems down to ground level. Cut old, woody growth down to about 2 inches (5 cm.)