TENDER PERENNIAL. Ht 30-50cm.
Also known as the sweet leaf herb. This plant has intensely sweet, very slightly liquorice flavoured leaves that can be used as a substitute for sugar. Infuse the leaves in hot water to get a sweet liquid. Add dried or fresh leaves to tea or coffee, fruit pies or summer drinks. It has the ability to sweeten food without the calories.
Plant in fertile, rich soil in full sun.