Scientific name: Prostanthera cuneata
Family: LAMIACEAE
Common names: “Australian mint bush” “alpine mint bush”
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Conditions:
Zone: 9-10
Light: Full sun – light shade
Exposure: Sheltered from cold winter winds
Soil: Average fertility
Moisture: Average moisture but well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: 1-3′ H & W , can be short lived
Leaf and Stem shape: Highly aromatic tiny, glossy, rounded leaves
Flower: White or pale lilac flowers with dark purple spots, in summer
Pruning: Lightly prune after bloom
Maintenance: Low, trim to shape if necessary
Landscape use: Mixed borders, Mediterranean climate, gravel garden, container plant
Propagate: By seed and cuttings
Pests & Disease: Can get whiteflies and spidermites indoors
*Deer resistant
Comments: ~AGM winner, native to Australia and Tasmania, wonderful scent when touched
