Shrubs

Prostanthera lasianthos
     Victorian Christmas bush
Descriptor
​Small, aromatic spreading to erect tree. Young growth may be hairy. Pairs of think dark green, egg shaped toothed leaves 6-9.5cm x 20-30mm veins prominent tip pointed. White or pink-mauve and purple flowers in long terminal sprays of hairy flowers with purple spots in the throat. 
Cultural knowledge
  
Ecological role
  
Height
2-10m
Width
2-5m
Sun 
 Full sun to full shade
Soil type
Moist, well drained loam soils
Flowering time
November to January

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