What did I plant ?

[Carol Dee]

I remember planting something here late last summer. No where this big! It might be from the mint family , at 1st I thought catmint, but the stems (square) and the leaves are smooth, blooms lavender not white. It is now over waist height. (About 4 feet.) I wonder if what I put in died and a weed stated there that I have been nuturing! (I have done stranger things. ) LOL

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[chris09]

What does it smell when you rub the leaf between your fingers?
It looks like some type of mint.

Chris

 

[digitS']

Agastache?

Licorice fragrance?

Steve

 

[curly_kate]

I was thinking the same thing, digits.

 

[Carol Dee]

Agastache?

Licorice fragrance?

Steve

Guess I better go smell it !!!!

 

[journey11]

anise hyssop? http://www.stonesiloprairie.com/catalog/i112.html

 

[Carol Dee]

anise hyssop? http://www.stonesiloprairie.com/catalog/i112.html

I believe that is what I have. Thanks everyone.
Mmmm now how do I use it? One article said to flavor teas and seeds in cookies!

 

[digitS']

That's it!

Mine is a little darker . . .

Quick, go get yourself some lemon verbena at the garden center!

50/50 between these 2 . . . delish !

Steve

ETA: harvest very, very soon! mine hasn't flowered but as soon as it does - i've got it! if you like herbal teas, you owe it to yourself, Carol Dee!

 

[NwMtGardener]

Ohyeah...i know this one! Anise hyssop all the way, thats what mine looked like...before it died!!

 

[Carol Dee]

That's it!

Mine is a little darker . . .

Quick, go get yourself some lemon verbena at the garden center!

50/50 between these 2 . . . delish !

Steve

ETA: harvest very, very soon! mine hasn't flowered but as soon as it does - i've got it! if you like herbal teas, you owe it to yourself, Carol Dee!

Digits do I use the flower or the leaves like you do the other mint varities? Fresh or dried?
And gee thanks, nowI have another reason to shop!