Aloysia prefers full sun and well-drained, consistently moist soil, although aloysia does not like to be too wet in the winter. Aloysia virgata have powerfully fragrant flowers. Aloysia flowers attract butterflies.
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Aloysia gratissima 'Punky Brewster'
Item #: 17483
Zones: 7b to 10b, possibly colder
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 120" tall
Culture: Sun
Origin: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Paraguay, United States, Uruguay
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Regular price $23.00Regular priceUnit price per -
Aloysia virgata
Item #: 7587
Zones: 7b to 10b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 96" tall
Culture: Sun
Origin: Argentina, Brazil
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Regular price $23.00Regular priceUnit price per
More Information About Aloysia
The genus Aloysia (tree verbena) is a verbena relative containing about 35 species of intensely fragrant shrubs from the Southwest US to Chile. Some species (i.e., Aloysia triphylla aka Lemon Verbena) have fragrant leaves (when bruised) but other species, (i.e., Aloysia virgata) have powerfully fragrant flowers. Aloysia also produces flowers that attract butterflies. The genus Aloysia got its name the Spanish phrase 'Herba Louisa' referring to Princess Maria Luisa of Parma, the wife of King Charles IV of Spain.
Aloysia prefers full sun and well-drained, consistently moist soil, although it does not like to be too wet in the winter. In warm climates, tree verbena are evergreen shrubs, but in our Raleigh, NC garden, they are dieback perennials. Try combining with other summer perennials such as canna, tamarisk or hibiscus. When you're ready to buy aloysia for your perennial garden, we hope you will check out our online offering of aloysia for sale.