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    Lippia alba var. carterae

    Also Known As

    • Lippia alba 'Carterae'
    • Bushy Lippia
    • Juanilana
    • LICORICE VERBENA

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Lippia alba var. carterae plant details

    Lippia alba var. carterae is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lippia alba var. carterae

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: verbenaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, fragrant foliage, medicinal, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lippia alba var. carterae

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    LICORICE VERBENA - A tender perennial with shrubby growth up to 4' at maturity. Large lime green pointed leaves that are covered with stiff scratchy hairs. Has a sweet licorice taste and scent. Likes sun to part shade, may be pot grown. White flowers in November to December. Used in teas, arthritis, etc. Spanish call it Juanilana.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Lippia alba var. carterae plant

    How to Grow Lippia alba var. carterae

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    aka Phyla scaberrima, Aztec Sweet Herb

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
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    Phyla nodiflora

    aka Lippia canescens, Lippia incisa, Lippia nodiflora, Lippia repens, Phyla nodiflora var. nodiflora, Capeweed, Creeping Lip Plant, Frog Fruit, Frog's Bit, Lippia, Tanglefoot Fogfruit, Turkey Tanglefoot

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 2"-4"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Phyla nodiflora flower by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Aloysia citriodora

    aka Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia triphylla, Lippia citriodora, Lemon Verbena, Verveine Odorante

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-20'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Aloysia citriodora foliage by Almost Eden
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    Aloysia gratissima

    aka Aloysia lycioides, Lippia lycioides, Verbena gratissima, Beebrush, Chaparro Blanco, Hierba de la Princesa, Jazminillo, Privet Lippia, White-Brush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Aloysia gratissima flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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