Description
According to legend, the Bible probably mentions this plant when Moses went through Egypt with the European people to the Promised Land, and these bushes bloomed under the hot sun. Essential oil can be lit with a match over the plant without harming the plant. With beautiful green foliage, a long flowering period and decorative fruit clusters. Can be in the same place for many years. Prefers a sunny location, but partial shade, moderately moist ordinary garden soil is also suitable. The leaves have a strong lemon scent - especially on a sunny day. Sensitive people may get burns if they touch the plant during flowering. The plant contains strong essential oils.
| Category: | perennials |
| Flower color: | white |
| Flowering time: | VI, VII |
| Growing conditions: | sunny, dry, moderately humid, fertile, calcareous, demanding |
| European climate zone: | Z3= -35 ... -40, Z4= -29 ...-35 |
| Height: | 75-100cm |
