Aromatic creeping native mint from eastern Australia, a relative of pennyroyal, used for tea and flavouring.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 8–10 | −12.2 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H4 | −10 °C to −5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 8–9 | −7 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–6 | −5 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Hardy minty groundcover; leaves used fresh or dried for tea and as a flavouring
- A native relative of pennyroyal — use culinary amounts only and avoid medicinal doses in pregnancy
- Consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinally
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