When it comes to lemon-scented herbs, lemon verbena has the most intense concentration of oils per square inch of plant material. Devoid of bitterness, this plant is beloved as an additive to drinks, baked goods, or anywhere you might use lemon zest. The spear-shaped leaves of lemon verbena grow quickly in hot summer weather, replenishing the plant as you harvest throughout the growing season. 

Lemon verbena needs full sun. Situate your lemon verbena plants where they won't be cast in the shade of a neighboring tree or building. Plants that grow indoors as houseplants may need supplemental artificial lighting to prevent lanky growth and leaf drop.

Lemon verbena needs regular irrigation. A lack of water leads to plant stress, leaf drop, and insect pest infestation. Keep the surface of the soil moist, but don't oversaturate the plants. Aim for a moisture level that resembles that of a wrung-out sponge. An exception is plants spending the winter months indoors: they may be kept on the dry side.

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