Solved Plant ID please

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  1. latimer

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    Morning all

    I sorted this plant in close proximity to one another in one of my beds. I’m assuming I’ve planted it but have no idea what it is! lol ;)

    Any help most appreciated!

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    The bottom picture looks like mint. Not an expert though, so let’s await further input.
     
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      It reminds me of a Labiate, has it got square stems ?
       
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        They both look like lamiums (Dead Nettle) of some variety.
        All lamiums have square stems, so that should be easy to check.
        If no square stems then not lamium

        If the bottom one is mint, and it does look very similar, a sniff test will tell.
         
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          It looks like catmint. One of mine seeded itself. Do the leaves smell when rubbed?
           
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            Ah, Catmint! That's the likely suspect! I've definitely planted those.

            It's not got square stems and I've definitely not planted any lamiums so it's unlikely to be that. Mint I have close by in pot, would it self seed like that?
             
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              Here's a pic of my catmint (Nepeta) today for comparison -
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                Thanks @Pete8 that does look like the one!
                 
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