plant identification

[gggvan]

Does anyone know what this plant is? it grows in sandy soil on cape cod, comes back every year, actually never goes away . it spreads easily, roots are traveling and rooting like a strawberry . And it has a pungent mint like sweet smell , which I love .

 

[orlkc]

Does anyone know what this plant is? it grows in sandy soil on cape cod, comes back every year, actually never goes away . it spreads easily, roots are traveling and rooting like a strawberry . And it has a pungent mint like sweet smell , which I love .

Your description of it as mint-like is correct -- that's mint.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

Yup. Itll take over if you aren't careful!

 

[Sawset]

Leaves are opposite.
Mint smell.
Square stems?

 

[fbelec]

spearmint

 

[gggvan]

Yup. Itll take over if you aren't careful!

i think the winters keep it back. in later summer/fall its at it's fullest, then the cold cuts it back.

 

[My_3_Girls]

Planted some along my patio during my Mojito phase a few years ago. It takes over, for sure - smells like I ran over a tube of toothpaste every time I mow.

 

[fbelec]

Planted some along my patio during my Mojito phase a few years ago. It takes over, for sure - smells like I ran over a tube of toothpaste every time I mow.

yes but isn't it great