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Lemon verbena (Aloysia triphylla), just read blog on wonders herb, but have cut mine back in past this time of year, only for the last frost to kill them off - even tho they were in the ground and grown in pots. I now wait until they are in leaf and then cut back. are your lemon verbena under cover or outside when you cut back?
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  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    Is it true cats hate this plant, if so I'll buy hundreds
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    The first leaves on my lemon verbena are just coming out too in a sheltered spot, south facing, and I'm looking forward to brushing past it on my way to the garden and releasing that fabulous smell. It will be a real tonic post op as my gardening this Spring is limited to throwing annual seeds and hoping something will appear when I get out of hospital - a cup of lemon brew will go down a treat then too!
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    Could you please tell me where I can purchase lemon verbena I live in East Yorkshire. thanks
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    I'd like to know where you can buy lemon verbena leaves and where I could buy an established plant(s). I live near Southend on Sea.
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    I don't know if I am imagining it, but I recall my parents (Sussex) either growing it, or making a spray of it, to keep cat spray from odouring the air around the front door. What can anyone tell me, please?
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    I bought mine at the garden centre attached to Harlow Carr, so a trip to Harrogate may be in order, Sandra, (Never a chore). Thanks for the tip, I had no idea what to do with mine, was worried it would be like lavender and only sprout from new growth.
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    I have explored everywhere I can think of without success to buy a Lemon Verbena plant. I live in Nottingham. Any suggestions?
  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    You can buy lemon verbena here

    http://www.nicholsonsherbfarm.co.uk/herb-plant-lemon-verbena?category_id=1
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  • Gardeners' World Web UserGardeners' World Web User Posts: 17,147
    Hi Jekka, thanks for the info on lemon verbena. It's been growing in my garden for years and I've never know what to do with it. I will see if it's sprouting leaves and go and make myself a brew. I also grow lemon balm, can you do similar things with that? Thanks
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