This large shrub to small tree has angular branching that forms  an open rounded crown. It has lanced-shaped dull dark green leaves and the tube-shaped pale lavender lipped flowers appear in clusters during summer. 

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Prostanthera lasianthos is naturally found on the east coast of Australia from Queensland to Victoria growing in sheltered gullies in moist fertile soils. It is also found along the coast and mountains extending to the Victorian tablelands. 

It prefers a well drained fertile deep moist sandy to light clay loams that are rich and organic and grows in a semi-shade to full sun in a moist protected position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Victorian Christmas Bush is a free flowering shrub that is grown as an understorey in native gardens or filler plant in borders for its flowers. It is suitable for coastal and positions and is planted in small to medium size gardens. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and requires little care. ID 1210

Prostanthera (pros-TAN-ther-ah) lasianthos (la-see-AN-thos)

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