This compact shrub is erect with many branches that have silky hairs and forms a rounded habit. It has bright green linear leaves and the white to pink lipped flowers appear in a raceme from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Prostanthera nivea is naturally found inland and along coastal areas of the east coast of Australia from Queensland to New South Wales growing in sclerophyll forests, woodlands and heath.

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile sandy to clay soil in an open sunny to a protected semi shaded position and is frost and drought resistant.

Mint Bush is a showy small shrub that is grown for its flowers and rounded habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or in rockeries and is suitable for seaside gardens. It is also grown in native gardens or patio pots and planter boxes. It is fast growing but short lived establishing in 1 to 2 years. ID 901

Prostanthera(pros-TAN-ther-ah) nivea(nee-VEE-ah)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family