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PROSTANTHERA incana
Commonly known as velvet mint bush

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Place of origin
Collected in the Warragamba area, NSW in the early 1800s. -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac flowers -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Australian / New Zealand
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Ovate
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Height and Spread
1- 2 metres -
Frost hardy to frost tender
Plant can withstand temperatures to -5°C (23°F) but might only tolerate as low 5°C (41°F) -
Scented foliage
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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