It is fun in the scratch and sniff garden.
I have used leaves in a spice tube when making peach pickles or watermelon pickles although I can't honestly say its' flavor stands out when cooked.
To smell a crushed leaf will make the taste buds water. YUM!
You are right, it won't take the cold. Mine goes in the greenhouse for winter.
Hoping some good will come out of your storm damage. Kristi