| Prostanthera ovalifolia (Oval-leaved Mint Bush)
- One of the most spectacular of the mint bushes when in flower.
- Purple flowers are produced in spring and almost completely obscure the foliage.
- Foliage is highly aromatic when crushed.
- Fast-growing
- Grows well in full or filtered sun
- Excellent under established trees
- A shrub of 2 – 3 metres high by 1 – 2 metre wide
- Adaptable to a range of soils but enjoys some moisture
- Generally frost-tolerant
- NSW, Qld
For a beautiful flowering combination, grow Prostanthera ovalifolia with the yellow-flowering local shrub Goodia lotifolia Golden Tip |
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Thomasia macrocarpa (Large-fruited Thomasia)
- Bracelets of large and showy mauve flowers appear from late
- winter and well into spring
- A beautiful foliage plant with sage green, velvety, lobed foliage
- An excellent shrub for a shady-dry garden
- Full to filtered sun
- Well-drained soil preferred but otherwise adaptable
- Generally frost-tolerant
- Grows 1 – 1.5 metres high and 1.5 – 2 metres wide
- WA
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Orthrosanthus multiflorus Morning Flag
- Beautiful, pale blue flowers are produced on stems of up to 1 metre in height
- A neat clumping habit, light green, grassy foliage and a foliage height of around 60cm or so. Although each flower only lasts a day or so, new flowers continue to appear throughout spring and into summer
- Full to filtered sun
- Best with some moisture but will adapt to drier conditions
- Easily-grown in a range of soils
- Moderately frost-tolerant
- Excellent rockery, edging or container plant
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