This shrub has brown pubescent stems that form an upright-spreading bushy habit. It has dark green oval leaves that are covered in short bristles and the deep violet tube-shaped flowers appear towards the end of the branches during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Prostanthera strictais naturally found in Australia growing in the Sydney region of New South Wales. It prefers a well drained, fertile medium to heavy soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought resistant.

The Mount Vincent Mintbush is grown for its flowers and bushy habit. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen in low borders and in woodland settings. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and used in patio pots or against a sunny wall. ID 2483

Prostanthera(pros-TAN-ther-ah)stricta(str-EK-ta)

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