 Similar to Russian sage. Not aggressive. Yeah, not messy, not aggressive, not weedy. It doesn't come up everywhere. It doesn't seed anywhere. It keeps its balance. So it's much more dainty looking, more formal looking than a sage ever dreamed of being. And just has a very licorice-y smell to it. I didn't notice that. Now, I love licorice, so I love the smell of it. But the critters don't like the smell of it, so they stay away from it.