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thousand flowered mint-bush

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P. ovalifolia is an upright evergreen shrub with small oval aromatic leaves, and short terminal racemes of purple or mauve, two-lipped flowers 1cm across, in early summer

Scientific classification

Species: thousand flowered mint-bush (Prostanthera ovalifolia)
Genus: Prostanthera
Family: Lamiaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of thousand flowered mint-bush

Distribution map

Eastern Australia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of thousand flowered mint-bush

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thousand flowered mint-bush care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Grow under glass in a loam-based compost in full light. Grow outdoors only in a frost-free environment with moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Prune after flowering; hard pruning may be detrimental

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