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Purple mint bush Prostanthera ovalifolia
Also called Oval-leaf mint bush
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
Aromatic shrub that's smothered in purple flowers in spring.
Spectacular in flower. The leaves release a minty scent when brushed. Often short-lived, especially in heavy or wet soil.
In the garden
- Leaves
- Small, oval, strongly aromatic leaves.
- Attracts
- Pollinating insects
- Flowers
- Masses of small purple mint-bush flowers.
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
Pruning
Tip prune after flowering to keep it dense.
Where it comes from
- Native to
- New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria
Where to buy
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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Further reading
- Prostanthera ovalifolia on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)