Balm of Gilead was a rare perfume used medicinally that was mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and named for the region of Gilead, where it was produced. Cedronella canariensis  is a tender perennial (hardy to Zone 9) of the mint family native to the Canary Islands. It’s also called Canary balm. It may grow as tall as 5 feet with a spread of 3 feet. The 4-inch-long, three-parted leaves have a sweet, cedarlike fragrance when brushed. Loose spikes of pink, lilac, or white two-lipped flowers bloom in summer. The leaves of Cendronella canariensis can be infused to make a beverage tea or dried for ­potpourri.