Aloysia triphylla (Lippia citriodora)

Name: Aloysia triphylla (Lippia citriodora)
Brand: BotanicalDryGarden
Price: 19.50 EUR
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Aloysia triphylla (also known as Aloysia citriodora or Lippia citriodora) is a perennial aromatic plant native to South America.

The 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 Limoncina or Cedrina. Due to its close relationship with classic verbena plants, it is also often called Verbena odorosa or Verbena limonina.

Features

This intense lemon scent makes Aloysia triphylla an excellent natural mosquito repellent, as mosquitoes are repelled by its citronella-like aroma. In addition, Lippia citriodora has many culinary uses: 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 wonderfully fragrant natural potpourri.

A historical curiosity: the genus name Aloysia is a tribute to Maria Luisa of Parma, wife of King Charles IV of Spain. For this reason, the plant is also known as Lemon Verbena or Lippia.

From June to November it produces small white-pink flowers; however, its most prized characteristic remains the intense lemon fragrance released by the foliage.

Perennial aromatic plant with semi-persistent foliage that loves full sun. It withstands cold down to -10°C and has moderate drought tolerance. The lemon-scented foliage repels mosquitoes and can be used in the kitchen.

Shipping

Italy: delivery within 48/72 hours of shipping.
International: delivery within a maximum of 5 days.
We ship from Monday to Wednesday: so that the plants only travel on weekdays and do not sit in the courier's warehouses over the weekend. Orders received from Thursday to Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Packaging designed for live plants, to ensure they arrive in good condition.

When you receive the delivery or hold-for-collection notice, please collect the package as soon as possible: plants suffer if they remain closed in the box for too long.

Returns and damaged plants

Right of withdrawal within 14 days of receipt, as provided for by the Consumer Code. The product must be returned intact and in its original packaging; return shipping costs are borne by the customer.
Plant arrived damaged? Please let us know within 7 days of receipt, with a few photos of the plant and the packaging: we will assess a replacement or refund together.

All the details are in the Terms of Sale and the withdrawal form. If you have any questions, write to us.

Aloysia triphylla (Lippia citriodora)

€19,50

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Long anti-spiraling vases

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