Cut-leaf mint bush (Prostanthera incisa)

When it flowers

January, not flowering
February, not flowering
March, not flowering
April, not flowering
May, not flowering
June, not flowering
July, not flowering
August, flowering
September, flowering
October, flowering
November, flowering
December, not flowering

Prostanthera incisa at Doctor George Mountain near Bega, New South Wales. Photo: Betty and Don Wood, CC BY 3.0 au, via Wikimedia Commons

Prostanthera incisa, 'cut-leaf mintbush', cultivated.. Photo: Zaareo, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

木薄荷屬 Prostanthera incisa [澳洲國家植物園 Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra]. Photo: 阿橋 HQ, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Aromatic mint bush with toothed leaves and lilac-purple flowers in spring.

An open to bushy shrub from the NSW coast and ranges with small, toothed leaves that release a strong mint scent. Lilac to purple flowers cover it in spring.

In the garden

Feature plant
Pots and containers
Under trees

Flowers: Lilac to purple bell-shaped flowers.
Attracts: Pollinating insects and butterflies
Leaves: Small, oval, toothed leaves with a strong mint scent.

Growing conditions

Climate: Subtropical and temperate
Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Sandy and loam
Drainage: Needs good drainage
Frost: Light frost
Water: Some dry spells

Planting and care

Grown from: Cuttings

Planting

Part shade or morning sun in very well-drained soil. In heavy soil, plant on a mound or raised bed.

Pruning

Tip prune often and trim straight after flowering to keep it dense; avoid cutting into bare wood.

Care

Water in dry spells but never let it sit wet; root rot is the main killer. Often short-lived; take cuttings to replace it.

Where it comes from

Family: Lamiaceae
Order: Lamiales
Native to: New South Wales and Queensland
Natural range: Coast and ranges of NSW and south-east Queensland, often near creeks.

Widely available.

We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.

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Cut-leaf mint bush Prostanthera incisa