Southeastern Australian native shrub with small rounded aromatic leaves and abundant violet or pink-mauve cup flowers smothering the bush in spring. Strongly mint-scented foliage gives the common name.
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 3–5 | −5 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Native to southeastern Australia — Victoria, NSW, Tasmania
- Strongly aromatic when brushed — pleasant mint-eucalyptus scent
- Short-lived (5–8 years) — cuttings strike easily, take cuttings to perpetuate
- Sharp drainage essential — resents winter waterlogging
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