Prostanthera ‘Minty’ Native – Mint Bush

A small to medium dense shrub with highly aromatic foliage continuously releasing a mint essence into the atmosphere. A lavish display of violet flowers all but hides the soft leaves throughout spring and early summer, attracting butterflies and small insect-eating birds. Lends itself to hedging so plant close to paths and windows where you can enjoy the fragrance. Good pot plant also. Feed with a good native fertiliser, watering in afterwards to avoid leaf or root burn.

Prostanthera sieberi 'Minty'
Prostanthera sieberi 'Minty'
Prostanthera sieberi 'Minty'

Family : Lamiaceae

Cultivar Name: Minty

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 1.2

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Prostanthera

Common Name : Native Mint Bush

Height : 1.8

Flower Color : Mauve

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Butterflies, Other insects

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Prostanthera ‘Minty’ Native – Mint Bush