Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Spiked mint bush, Prostanthera phylicifolia, is native to Australia, and bears rosemary-like, mint-scented leaves and beautiful pink-purple blooms in late spring and early summer.

Tender, spiked mint bush is best grown in the greenhouse or in containers on a sunny, sheltered patio where it can be taken indoors in winter. While not specifically used as a culinary herb, the fresh, mint-flavoured leaves of mint bush may be steeped in boiled water to drink as a refreshing tea.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyesyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Take cuttingsyesyes
Pruneyesyes

Prostanthera and wildlife

Prostanthera is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Prostanthera poisonous?

Prostanthera has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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