Prostanthera Species, Oval Leaf Mint Bush

Prostanthera ovalifolia

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Prostanthera (pros-TAN-ther-uh)
Species
ovalifolia (o-val-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Berkeley, California

La Verne, California

Oakland, California

San Leandro, California

Seattle, Washington

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La Verne, CA | March 2011 | positive

Attractive plant, mint-scented foliage, and pretty flowers. The one thing that I can say slightly negative is that here in Southern Cali...Read More

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