Costmary

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Asian and European perennial growing to 80 cm (2½ ft) high, liking sun and a moist acid soil. The leaves are eaten raw or as a potherb and used to flavour ales; the flowers can als o be eaten in salads. Its leaves have a eucalyptus-like aroma which has been described as like garden mint with hints of balsam. The long, broad and resinous leaves support loose clusters of tiny, daisy-like flowers that emit a pleasant, balsamic fragrance. Great as a cut or dried flower. Show more