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06-08-2006, 10:34 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Nick Maclaren
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Sunny herb garden
In article , Sacha writes:
| On 5/8/06 21:56, in article
, "tresco"
| wrote:
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| Also try lemon
| verbena (NOT lemon balm, which is a terrible coarse weed) which has the
| most gorgeous lemon scent. Grow it in a pot, and don't be dismayed if it
| appears dead in spring, it takes a long time to leaf up.
|
| This is known as Aloysia triphylla but used to be Lippia citrodora. It can
| succumb to frosts, so might need some protection in colder areas. ...
It's definitely tender, and won't do at all in colder areas. It needs
some protection except in the warmest areas, unless there is a hardy
variety I have not seen.
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Nick Maclaren.
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