Plant has 1" long green leaves with light pink flowers. It has a mild fragrance and is commonly used as a hedge plant in the herb garden. It can be used in floral arrangements or easily pruned and shaped like bonsai trees. A tea can be made to treat gout, coughs, or to ease gastric distress. It grows 14-18" tall in full sun to part shade in well drained soil. Perennial. Zone 5-9.