This member of the mint family is a very versatile plant.

Its pretty foliage is typical of a mint with somewhat heart-shaped leaves that have a ruffled surface. The smell is very enticing – especially if you pick a leaf and roll it between your fingers.  It has a close cousin – the Lime Balm.

It makes a lovely addition to your garden as a foliage plant.  The flowers aren’t very noticeable except to pollinators.  Bees and butterflies love this plant

As a mint, it can be used in your cooking or to make tea.  Mints are famous for helping with an upset stomach plus it has the benefit of the lemon flavor.

Another benefit is that it repels mosquitoes.

The only downside is that it is invasive as many mints can be.  Be sure to cut off the flowers before they go to seed, or just let it spread into your lawn and enjoy the lemon scent while you mow the grass.