| Costmary, Alecost, Bible-leaf, Sweet Mary, or Mint Geranium is a sprawling, hardy perennial that reaches 3 feet in height when in bloom. |
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| Another flavouring agent was alecost, Chrysanthemum balsamita, a plant from western Asia related to tansy which was brought to England sometime in the sixteenth century. |
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| Alecost was the most popular flavoring for ale during the Middle Ages. |
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| Less common, but no less impressive, is alecost or costmary, which keeps its leaves through the winter. |
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| Grow lovage for its celery flavour and alecost, which is a good mint alternative in the winter. |
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