Botanical Name: Common Names:
Prostanthera saxicola Mint Bush,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Shrubs Dense, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Native evergreen prostrate shrub with oval-shaped green foliage and masses of small mauve flowers from Winter through to Autumn. This hardy Mint Bush has a mild minty aroma when crushed or brushed past. Ideal for containers and borders.Makes a great groundcover for rockies and native gardens. Will attract native bees and beneficial insects into the garden. Grows to 30cm tall x 50cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Habitat, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, 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, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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