Botanical Name
Prostanthera magnifica
Common Name
Magnificent Mint Bush
Description
Magnificent Mint Bush is a stunning native shrub renowned for its large clusters of vibrant purple to mauve flowers and glossy aromatic foliage that creates spectacular displays in Australian gardens. This impressive species produces masses of vibrant purple to mauve tubular flowers in spring to early summer, attracting native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while providing excellent nectar sources and garden color. The glossy, aromatic dark green leaves release a distinctive mint fragrance when brushed, creating attractive evergreen foliage with excellent ornamental and sensory appeal. Hardy and adaptable once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun to part shade positions with excellent drought and frost tolerance. Perfect for native gardens, pollinator plantings, and areas where medium-sized aromatic shrubs with spectacular flowering create vibrant landscape displays.
Plant Category
Medium Shrubs
Size (H x W)
Height: 1-2.5 meters, Spread: 1.5-2 meters
Prostanthera magnifica naturally occurs in southeastern Australia, thriving in well-drained soils with good drainage and full sun to part shade exposure in temperate climates with excellent drought and frost tolerance.
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