plant ID help, zone 9

plant ID help, zone 9

I live in New Orleans, zone 9. This comes up as a perennial in my yard. My neighbor said it’s called “chocolate.” I’ve looked and looked and can’t figure out what it really is. I find it growing under my large camelia, mostly shaded, though it does ok in partial sun too. I think it smells like patchouli when it gets wet. These are pictures of it blooming in late summer last year. Anyone know what this is?

Thanks! kittee

plant ID help, zone 9

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