Prostanthera rotundifolia 'Variegata'

Also Known As

Variegated Australian Mint Bush

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

8b-11

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Prostanthera rotundifolia 'Variegata' plant details

Prostanthera rotundifolia 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with variegated foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Prostanthera rotundifolia 'Variegata'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Prostanthera rotundifolia 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Australian mint bush covered with lillac-purple flowers.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Another wonderful, Australian shrubby, mint, this one with deep purple-blue flowers in spring and summer and strikingly creamy, variegated foliage, the 1/2" rounded leaves emitting a strong, almost bitey, minty fragrance. The entire plant grows to 4-5' in height but is easily shorn to any reasonable height. Average soil conditions, though good drainage is a plus. Bright to dappled light. Prostantheras vary in hardiness; this one seems to have about an 18 to 20 °F threshold, upper USDA zone 8, so best for protected garden spots along the West Coast, but a fabulous container plant anywhere.