Aromatic eastern-Australian shrub (a cut-leaf mint bush) whose leaves are used as a native culinary herb.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–10 | −6.7 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °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
- Strongly aromatic mint-and-thyme-scented leaves used for flavouring
- Fast-growing but relatively short-lived; tip-prune to keep it dense
- Needs good drainage; tolerates light frost
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