This short lived small shrub has upright spreading woody stems that forms a compact rounded habit. It has small dark green elliptical leaves and the white 2-lipped flowers appear in a cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 9

Prostanthera cuneata is naturally found in Australia growing along the south-east coast commonly in alpine or cool climate regions.

It prefers avery well drained fertile moist sandy to light clay loams and grow in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Alpine Mint Bush is grown for its bushy habit and its flowers. It is planted in small gardens along borders or used in patio pots and planter boxes. It is also used in native gardens or commercial sites and is fast growing but short lived, establishing in 1 to 2 years. Grafted plants have a longer life.ID 544

Prostanthera(pros-TAN-ther-ah)cuneata (kun-EA-ta)