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    Prostanthera nivea

    Also Known As

    • Snowy Mint Bush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 10'-12'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Prostanthera nivea plant details

    Prostanthera nivea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Prostanthera nivea

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, fragrant foliage, showy, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Prostanthera nivea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    SHOWY MINT BUSH - A upright shrub or small bush with long and narrow light green leaves, hardy in zone 9-11. Likes sun. Profuse fragrant white flowers.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Prostanthera nivea plant

    How to Grow Prostanthera nivea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Prostanthera rotundifolia

    aka Australian Mint Bush, Roundleaf Mint Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 5'

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Prostanthera cuneata

    aka Alpine Bush Mint, Australian Mint Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Prostanthera cuneata 'Badja Peak'

    aka Prostanthera 'Badja Peak', Mint Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • regular
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    Prostanthera lasianthos

    aka Victorian Christmas Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 15'

    Width: 7'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - occasional
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    Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata'

    aka Variegated Mint Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Prostanthera ovalifolia 'Variegata' flower by Waltzing Matilija
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