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Aloysia chamaedryfolia

A deciduous, spreading shrub to 2m tall with aromatic, broadly ovate and deeply-toothed leaves up to 3cm long. Slender spikes bearing tiny, fragrant, pale purple to white flowers are produced from late summer into autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple White Green
Autumn Purple White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Verbenaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Aloysia can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with simple, paired or whorled, very aromatic leaves and small flowers in spike-like inflorescences

Name status

Correct

Plant range
S Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 6

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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