Prostanthera ovalifolia ‘Variegata’
Variegated Mint Bush
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Medium |
Mature Height & Spread | 4-6' x 3-5' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | Purple |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Special Features | Shade Tolerant |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
Sunset Garden Zones | 14-17, 19-24 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Fast-growing evergreen shrub with an upright growth-habit to 4-6’ tall x 3-5’ wide. This free-blooming variety features attractive, aromatic, creamy-white margined green leaves, accented with a profusion of tubular purple flowers appearing on the branch tips in spring. Despite its lush-looking growth, this variety is relatively cold hardy, tolerating temperatures down to 20° F. Well-suited as an accent or colorful spring background. Requires a well-drained soil, moderate watering, and a sun to partial shade exposure.