{"product_id":"aloysia-triphylla-lippia-citriodora","title":"Aloysia triphylla (Lippia citriodora)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAloysia triphylla (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eAloysia citriodora\u003c\/strong\u003e or Lippia citriodora) is a \u003cstrong\u003eperennial aromatic plant\u003c\/strong\u003e native to South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive feature of this plant is the aroma released by its foliage: it gives off an intense lemon scent that has earned Lippia citriodora the nickname \u003cstrong\u003eLimoncina\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eCedrina\u003c\/strong\u003e. Due to its close relationship with classic verbena plants, it is also often called \u003cstrong\u003eVerbena odorosa\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eVerbena limonina\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intense \u003cstrong\u003elemon scent\u003c\/strong\u003e makes Aloysia triphylla an excellent \u003cstrong\u003enatural mosquito repellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, as mosquitoes are bothered by the aroma, which is reminiscent of citronella. In addition to this, Lippia citriodora also has many \u003cstrong\u003eculinary uses\u003c\/strong\u003e: besides flavoring refreshing herbal teas or aromatic herbal liqueurs, its leaves can be used to enhance salads and fruit salads. Finally, its dried leaves can be used to make highly fragrant natural potpourri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historical curiosity: the name of the genus Aloysia is a tribute to Maria Luisa of Parma, wife of King Charles IV of Spain. This is why the plant is also known as \u003cstrong\u003eErba Luisa\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eErba Luigia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e9x9x20 pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eVerbenaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eShrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGreen, semi-evergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eWhite-pink\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eJune, July, August, September, October, November\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDown to -10°C \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eModerate\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eNo\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum height reached\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e1.50 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40158592204968,"sku":"","price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/files\/Aloysiatriphylla_Lippiacitriodora_-vaso.png?v=1751618673","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en-be\/products\/aloysia-triphylla-lippia-citriodora","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}