Bugleweed (Lycopus Virginicus) is a perennial plant belonging to the mint family and is closely related to a European herb known as gypsywort (Lycopus europaeus). The two herbs are so closely related they are often used interchangeably as medicinal herbal treatments. Bugleweed can grow up to 2 feet in height. It blooms during the months of June, July, August and September, and bears fruit from August to October. The elongated leaves are purple in color initially and then turn green as they unfold. The flowers are small and white in color with purple spots, hermaphrodite and can self-fertilize.