Pogostemon heyneanus

This fragrant herb from India is famous for its use in perfumery. When you rub the leaves, they emit an exotic scent. It is a fast grower that has a bushy form and takes well to hard pruning. Grow it in full sun and even if you forget to water it on occasion, it is forgiving.

Bright green scalloped edge leaves on a bushy plant..panicles of pretty lavender flowers with a unmistakable fragrance...used in potpourri

Still love the smell of Patchouli? Do you know that it's used in aromatherapy as an anti-anxiety & anti-depressant? It's also used (haha) as an insect repellant. I like the idea of making sachets of the dried crushed leaves for scenting your clothes, old hippie that I am. Now, this variety is not the super true Patchouli which thrives only under hot & humid tropical conditions, but it's the closest to it & often used in the perfume industry. Root hardy to the 20's F, it'll grow to a bushy 2'-3' tall & wide, with scalloped or toothed foliage on branching stems. Both the leaves & small pink flowers emit the characteristic sweet, spicy, woody scent when rubbed. Grow in rich soil & pinch/harvest occasionally. Cuttings can be rooted in water & over wintered in colder climes.