This fast growing shrub has an upright woody branches that form a bushy habit. It has dark green broad lanced-shaped leaves and the abundant purple 2-lipped flowers are accompanied by dark purple bracts and appear in a raceme in late spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Prostanthera magnificais naturally found in south-west Western Australia growing in very well drained sandy soils and in a sunny open position and is drought tolerant and heavy-frost tender.

The Purple Mint Bush is a quick growing attractive shrub that is used in raised garden beds or rockeries and as a container plant. It is also planted in native gardens and is suitable for coastal regions. Grafted plants are preferred and establish in 2 to 3 years but may be short lived. A very well drained soil is essential. ID 1336

Prostanthera(pros-TAN-ther-ah)magnifica(mag-NEF-ee-ka)

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