Prostanthera Species, Snowy Mint Bush
Prostantheranivea

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Prostanthera (pros-TAN-ther-uh)
Species: nivea (NIV-ee-uh)

Synonym:Prostanthera nivea var. induta

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting