Prostanthera incana
VELVET MINT BUSH
Lamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Pruning: Tip prune regularly from a young age. Lightly prune after flowering.

 
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Prostanthera incana
VELVET MINT BUSH
Lamiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: mauve

Flowering Time: early spring to mid spring

Leaves: aromatic; mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, cottage & bush designs

Uses: informal hedge, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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