Lemon verbena

Monarda citriodora

  • COMMON NAMES

    Lemon Verbena, Lemon Beebush

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Asteraceae

    The Daisy Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to South America.

  • HABITAT

    Grows best with full sun & medium soil.

  • CULTIVATION

    Annual

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf & Flower

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Volatile oils & Irinoids

FLAVOR PROFILE: Citrus, floral, sweet.

PAIRING: Mints, Fruits, Spirits

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.