Prostanthera lasianthos var. lasianthos

Victorian Christmas Bush

Small, aromatic spreading to erect tree. Young growth may be hairy.

Additional information

• FamilyLamiaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size2-10 m x 2-5 m
• Plant groupingTrees 3-25 m
• LeavesPairs of thin dark green, egg-shaped toothed leaves 6-9.5 cm x 20-30 mm, veins prominent, tip pointed.
• Flower colourWhite or pink-mauve and purple
• Flowering timeNovember to January
• FlowersLong terminal sprays of hairy flowers with purple spots in the throat. A mauve-pink form, known as 'Kallista Pink' occurs in Kallista.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist well drained soils usually in gullies of wet to dry forests. Light frost and snow tolerant. Full sun to full shade.
• Garden useAn attractive tree for many situations but does not like to dry out. Mulch well if in an open position. Tall fast-growing screen. Responds to pruning.
• Commercially availableAustralian plant & indigenous nurseries
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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