Overview
Lippia scaberrima is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Lippia, part of the Verbenaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lippia scaberrima grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Lippia scaberrima is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Verbenaceae family. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with a south, east, or west-facing aspect. This cultivar grows best in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, Mediterranean climate plantings, flower borders, beds, and wall side borders. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and propagation is typically by softwood cuttings.
About the genus
Lippia is a genus of flowering plants in the verbena family, Verbenaceae. It was named after Augustin Lippi (1678–1705), a French-Italian naturalist and botanist. The genus contains roughly 200 species of tropical shrubs that are found around the world.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lippia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Lippia scaberrima size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lippia scaberrima
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lippia scaberrima?
Lippia scaberrima prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lippia scaberrima need?
Lippia scaberrima grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Lippia scaberrima hardy in the UK?
Lippia scaberrima has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Lippia scaberrima?
Softwood cuttings.
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