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Round-leaf mint bush Prostanthera rotundifolia
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, not flowering
- September, flowering
- October, flowering
- November, flowering
- December, not flowering
Aromatic shrub with tiny round leaves, smothered in purple flowers in spring.
A dense shrub from south-eastern Australia whose small round leaves smell strongly of mint when brushed. In spring it disappears under masses of lilac to purple flowers. Like most mint bushes it needs good drainage and is often short-lived.
In the garden
- Attracts
- Pollinating insects and butterflies
- Flowers
- Masses of small lilac to purple bell-shaped flowers.
- Leaves
- Tiny, round, dark green leaves with a strong mint scent.
Growing conditions
- Climate
- Temperate and cool and alpine
- Light
- Full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Sandy and loam
- Drainage
- Needs good drainage
- Frost
- Moderate 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, Tasmania and Victoria
- Natural range
- Moist forest and creek banks of south-eastern NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.
Where to buy
Widely available.
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Further reading
- Prostanthera rotundifolia on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)
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