Prostanthera sp. 'Poorinda Ballerina' (Mint Bush)
Prostanthera sp. (Mint Bush) 'Poorinda Ballerina' flower detail revealing soft lilac and white ruffled petals.
Botanical name: Prostanthera sp.
Common name: Mint Bush
Cultivar: Poorinda Ballerina
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9a-10b
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds'Poorinda Ballerina' is an upright, evergreen shrub with dark-green, spiny leaves. The foliage is pleasantly perfumed. In late spring to early summer, it bears a profusion of pale-lilac, orchid-like flowers. It is hardier than many other mint bushes and prefers a moist, well drained position with some shelter from direct summer sun.
Similar plants: Prostanthera sp. 'Poorinda Ballerina' (Mint Bush)
Prostanthera sp. (Mint Bush) 'Poorinda Ballerina' covered in a dense mass of small white flowers
Prostanthera sp. (Mint Bush) 'Poorinda Ballerina' displays white lavender flower clusters along small green branches.
Prostanthera sp. (Mint Bush) 'Poorinda Ballerina' branch covered in small white flower clusters.
Prostanthera sp. (Mint Bush) 'Poorinda Ballerina' branch with narrow green leaves and white flowers
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