A herbaceous perennial herb with a vigorous, spreading habit, known for its citrusy, orangey-peppermint fragrance and flavor. It features oval, green leaves on stems that can be green to burgundy, and produces spikes of small, shell-pink to lavender-pink or white flowers in summer. The aromatic leaves are used for culinary purposes like teas and cooking, and the plant is popular with pollinators like bees and butterflies.