Prostanthera lasianthos var. lasianthos
(Victorian Christmas Bush)
| Planting Group or Form | Large Shrub |
|---|---|
| Height | 2 - 10m |
| Width | 2 - 5m |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Moist well drained soils |
| Flower | White Nov - Jan |
| Attracts | Bees, birds and butterflies |
Small spreading upright tree, with pairs of dark green aromatic leaves and loose sprays of flowers.
Position near pathways to brush against and release mint perfume. Tall fast growing screen. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and bushiness.
Indigenous name: CORANDERRK (Woi Wurrung)
Men could start fires using Victorian Christmas Bush as the drill piece along with the flower stem of Xanthorrhoea australis as the butt piece.