Prostanthera 'Mauve Mantle'

Prostanthera 'Mauve Mantle' is a vigorous, spreading native mint bush that grows to approximately 2 meters high and can spread up to 3 meters wide. It features dense, aromatic foliage with a fresh mint scent, and is covered in masses of mauve flowers with a purple-spotted throat during late winter to spring. This hardy shrub thrives in a variety of well-drained soil types and prefers full sun to part shade.

Key Features:
• Height: About 2 meters
• Width: Up to 3 meters
• Flowers: Masses of mauve blooms with purple-spotted throats in late winter to spring
• Foliage: Dense, narrow, aromatic, with a refreshing mint scent
• Soil: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, and well-drained soils
• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Climate: Frost tolerant and drought hardy
• Maintenance: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote bushiness

Garden Uses:
Ideal for rockeries, pathways, embankments, native garden beds, and as a fragrant groundcover. Its vigorous spreading habit helps suppress weeds and creates lush, scented foliage with vibrant spring flowers that attract pollinators.