About
Aloysia chamaedryfolia is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 2 meters. It features aromatic, broadly oval leaves with deep serrations, measuring as long as 3 centimeters. From late summer through autumn, slender spikes emerge, showcasing numerous small, fragrant flowers that range in color from pale purple to white.
About the genus
Aloysia comprises shrubs that may be either deciduous or evergreen, characterized by their aromatic leaves, which can be simple and arranged in pairs or whorls. The plants produce small flowers that are grouped in spike-like clusters.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- S Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina
- Fragrance
- Flower, Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained soil in full sun
- Pruning
- Pruning group 6
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free