Native to the subalpine regions of southeastern Australia.

Edible and widely used as a culinary herb. Its leaves have a strong, refreshing, and somewhat spicy menthol flavor, often described as a mix of mint, lavender, and pepper. It is excellent for seasoning savory dishes, in teas, or to flavor jellies

Latin Name: Prostanthera cuneata
Site and Soil: In cold climates keep in Alpine Mint Bush  in a location with 1/2 day to full sun. In the winter, place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse and well-drained.
Hardiness: Hardy to at least 0 degrees Fahrenheit and reliably hardy around the Northwest
Size at Maturity: 2 feet in height by 3 feet wide
Flower Color: White
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Bloom Time: Late Spring