🌿 Lemon Verbena, Growing Guide for SEQ
Everything you need to grow Lemon Verbena in South East Queensland's subtropical climate.
When to Sow in SEQ
Intensely fragrant herb, dried leaves hold scent for years. Herbal teas, desserts, cocktails. Deciduous in cool winters but comes back strongly in spring.
Growing Requirements
Good Companions (Friends)
Kitchen Uses
- Infused into herbal teas
- Added to fruit salads and desserts
- Used in lemon cake and custard
- Infused into olive oil for dressings
Health Benefits
- Intensely aromatic lemon flavour
- Supports digestion when brewed
- Used in herbal teas and desserts
- Fragrance and wellness herb
Pests & Diseases in SEQ
Common Pests
- Spider mite
- Aphids
Common Diseases
- Root rot
Storage
Fridge loosely wrapped for 3 to 4 days. Dry or freeze for months
Value
Saves ~$3-5/week on herbal teas, fragrant perennial that regrows each year
Track Lemon Verbena in Your Garden
Drag Lemon Verbena into your garden bed, get weekly reminders for watering, feeding, and harvesting.
Add Lemon Verbena to My Garden →Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Lemon Verbena in Brisbane?
In South East Queensland, Lemon Verbena can be sown in September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April. Intensely fragrant herb, dried leaves hold scent for years. Herbal teas, desserts, cocktails. Deciduous in cool winters but comes back strongly in spring.
What are good companion plants for Lemon Verbena?
Good companions for Lemon Verbena in SEQ include Tomato, Beans.