Prostanthera ovalifolia ‘Compacta’ (Compact Mint Bush)

Prostanthera ovalifolia ‘Compacta’, commonly known as Compact Mint Bush or Dwarf Mint Bush, is an attractive Australian native evergreen shrub with aromatic oval-shaped green foliage and masses of small violet-purple to mauve flowers in spring. The foliage releases a pleasant minty fragrance when brushed or crushed, adding another sensory element to this colourful and useful garden shrub.

With its naturally rounded and compact form, Prostanthera ovalifolia ‘Compacta’ is well suited to native gardens, mixed borders, low screening and hedging. It performs well in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, while light pruning after flowering helps maintain a dense shape and encourage vigorous new growth.