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Plant / weed ID

Good afternoon all!

This has appeared in a number of places in my garden, I'm not sure if it's something that self seeded or a weed?

I sort of recognise it but can't place it?  Anyone able to help?  Many thanks, Louise

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  • SkandiSkandi Posts: 1,723
    Does it smell citrusy? It looks a lot like lemon balm to me.
  • Yes that's it thanks Skandi!
  • borgadrborgadr Posts: 718
    Spreads like wildfire and has quite thick, deep roots (it pops up all over my garden).  Other than that it's a not-unattractive plant!  I'm trying to restrict it now to one clump which I allow - easier said than done and I'm forever digging them out.

    The upside is that your hands smell great after you've been pulling them up!
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    It also makes a very relaxing drink … http://www.lemonbalmtea.net/… but you don’t need to buy it in teabags …. half a dozen leaves in a mug … pour over some boiling water and allow to steep for a while … add a little honey if you like … drink hot or cold. 
    Great at bedtime if you’re a bit stressed. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Thanks everyone, yes funnily enough I made the mistake of planting it jnto the ground about 10 years ago but pulled it out quickly and have never seen it again until now!  
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