Prostanthera incisa, commonly known as Cut-leaf Mint Bush, is an aromatic Australian native shrub with deeply cut leaves and masses of purple to lilac flowers in spring. When brushed, the leaves release a pleasant minty fragrance.
 
Used historically for its medicinal properties, this compact shrub makes a beautiful and sensory addition to native gardens, herb gardens, and wildlife-friendly plantings.
 
Available in: Forest tube (50mm)
 
Botanical name: Prostanthera incisa
Common Name: Native thyme
Plant type: Shrub'
Height: 1 - 2,                  
Width: 1-2m
Position: Suitable for full sun, Part Shade
Hardiness: Moderately Drought Tolerant once mature
Soil: Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy-loam, Sandy, Well drained
pH: Thrives in slightly acidic to neutral soil
Flower colour: Mauve, lilac, light purple
Flowering time: from late Winter, Spring to early Summer (depending on region)
Mulch: Cut and drop method, or Apply organic mulch to keep roots cool and retain moisture.
Uses: Edible, pollinator attracting, bird, bees, insects, edible gardens, food forests, native gardens, coastal gardens, pots 
Watering: Low water requirements, water regularly until the root system establishes
 
Post Care: Lightly tip pruning is recommended right after flowering to keep the shrub compact and encourage healthy new growth.
 
Culinary use: 
Timing: Harvest in the morning after dew dries for the highest oil concentration
Selection: Choose young, green stems and fresh top growth
Method: Snipping the top 5-10 cm of growth acts as a continuous tip-pruning (use clean snips)
Limit: Never remove more than one-third of the plant at one time
Season: Harvest year-round, but flavour peaks just before flowering in late winter.
 
NB: Avoid cutting back into old, leafless wood
Uses: Pollinator attracting,