| Family | Lamiaceae (mint family) |
| Hardiness zone | 3-9 (native) |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Water | Average; drought-tolerant once rooted |
| Soil | Well-drained; tolerant |
| Spacing | 45 cm; spreads by rhizome |
| Sowing / starting | Seed or division; easy native |
| Harvest | Leaves and flowers for tea anytime in summer; dry for winter |
| Common pests | Powdery mildew in humidity (give it air); otherwise trouble-free and pollinator-loved. |
Plant identification here is educational — never eat, forage, or medicate with a wild plant on the basis of a website alone. Many edible plants have toxic look-alikes. When in doubt, grow from known seed, or confirm with an expert before you harvest.