What Kind of Tropical Plant is this plz?

[tarrinna]

Hi
Great site! I have been reading but this is my first post.

A family friend gave me a start of this several years ago. It grows to over 6 feet, spreads like crazy in runners and has a kind of bamboo -ish ( is that a word?) kind of stalk. Also it blooms a long finger like 6 to 12 inches which is white and sort of furry. And It smells like black licorice!! The whole garden does in this area. It takes a freeze well.

I love it but would like to give it a name. Thanks all in advance.

This is a picture of its new spring growth. But as I said it gets crazy tall and wonderful.

 

[lesa]

I am sorry, I have no idea what it is- but it sounds interesting! Hopefully, someone will have an idea... But, welcome, welcome!

 

[Lavender2]

... tarrinna

Your plant reminds me of knotweed ... Giant or Japanese ... sortof .. but the scent is confusing ...
I think there are some cultivated types also.
Then again, I could be totally off , but check out some images of the grown plant and see what you think ...

 

[tarrinna]

Yes is for sure a licorice smell to it. Even when you break a leaf. The lady I got the plant from called it a licorice plant . I know thats not right name. I have seen those.

Thats Lav, Its a form of Knotweed.

thanks

 

[ducks4you]

, tarrinna!