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Gardening with Indigenous Plants
Indigenous Plant Use
Identification & Control of Common Weeds
| Botanical Name: | Prostanthera melissifolia |
| Common Name: | balm mint-bush |
| Sold As: | Tube ($2.00) |
| Plant Type(s): | Medium Shrub (1 to 2 m), Tall Shrub (2 to 6 m), Indigenous Plant Use, May not be Indigenous to Whitehorse |
| Indigenous Plant Use: | Aromatic leaves can be used to make tea or flavour food.CAUTION: Many plants are poisonous if not collected and prepared properly! |
| Growing Conditions: | Partial Shade, Shade
Moist, Well Drained |
| Size (HxW): | 1-3 m x 2-3 |
| Foliage: | Pairs of dark green, egg-shaped, highly aromatic leaves 12-50 mm x 9-25 mm, margins toothed, tip blunt |
| Flowers: | Loose terminal sprays of dark mauve flowers, September-December |
| General Comments: | A beautiful fast growing shrub which does not like to dry out. Plant near pathways to brush foliage and release mint perfume. Low to medium screen. Prune to maintain denseness. |
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