Lippia

Aloysia chamaedryfolia

Verbenaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Evergreen
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Aloysia chamaedryfolia is an ornamental evergreen shrub that thrives in full sun and requires low watering. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1.5 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 7-10. This shrub blooms with white and pink flowers from June to September. It prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soil, is fragrant, attracts pollinators, and is not toxic.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.5–1.5 m

Spread

0.5–1 m

Zones

7–10

Flower colors

Calendar
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Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
Harvest
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Growing Tips

Plant in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Prune after flowering to encourage bushier growth and more blooms.

Fragrance and Pollinator Garden

The fragrant flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for a pollinator garden or a fragrant border.

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