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Prostanthera ovalifolia
Purple Mint-bush
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Uses: Fast growing shrub suitable for native gardens. Needs to be kept pruned to keep attractive shape. Very prolific flowering plant.

  • Height 2-3m
  • Spread 1.5-2m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Lamiaceae
  • Botanical Name Prostanthera ovalifolia
  • Common Name Purple Mint-bush
  • Origin Qld, NSW
  • Habit Dense, Spreading
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Purple
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Tubular
  • Purpose Ornamental, Screen
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)