Native to South America and long valued in European herb gardens, Lemon Verbena is prized not only for its uplifting scent but also for its graceful, airy habit. Its delicate foliage and small white flowers bring lightness and elegance to any sunny space — a favourite for sensory gardens and edible planting schemes.

• Flowers: July–September
• Half hardy

• Soil: Free draining, moderately fertile
• Aspect: South or west-facing
• Sun levels: Full sun

Grown in peat-free compost and supplied in a biodegradable pot made from waste coir and natural latex. When planting, simply remove the plant and reuse or compost the pot: add it to your compost heap, leave it out for birds to use as nesting material, pop it in the green waste bin, or break it up as a mulch. Protect from frost and pinch out tips to encourage bushier growth. Ideal for pots or sunny beds.