Prostanthera Species, Alpine Mint Bush, Peppermint Bush

Prostantheracuneata

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Prostanthera (pros-TAN-ther-uh)
Species
cuneata (kew-nee-AH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
0
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(Zone 7a) | January 2015 | positive

I have a plant in the Rifnik garden for over 15 years. During this time plant has several winters with temperatures below -20Csometimes ...Read More

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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | July 2014 | positive

Several nurseries list this species as zone 7 hardy.

R
(Zone 1) | October 2013 | positive

Alpine Mint Bush is a handsome, hardy, low maintenance aromatic sprawling shrub, which will grow almost anywhere including coastal locati...Read More

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B
| June 2013 | neutral

I grow this taxon in Vancouver, where since it was planted we experienced -15C (2F) . The plants were unharmed.

K
(Zone 10a) | February 2003 | positive

This is an Australian alpine species. A small dense bush with strongly aromatic foliage, flowering in mid-summer in the alps. It can be g...Read More

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