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Prostanthera denticulata

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Prostanthera denticulata Rough Mint Bush,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Groundcovers, Shrubs Shrub Like, Spreading

Description:

Small spreading native shrub with aromatic leaves and masses of purple flowers during Spring. Great for containers, cottage themed gardens and as a groundcover. Will attract native bees and beneficial insects into the garden. Grows to 50cm tall x 150cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Habitat, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser

Family Name: Origin:

Lamiaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Purple

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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