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 ‘Minty’ Native – Mint Bush
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Native Mint Bush
Scientific Name - Prostanthera
Family - Lamiaceae
Cultivar Name - Minty
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 1.8
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.2
Flower Colour - Mauve
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Topiary, Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Fragrant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -