Prostanthera crocodyloides

Common Name:
Crocodile Mintbush

Description:
Prostanthera crocodyloides, commonly known as Crocodile Mintbush, is a rare and unique Australian native shrub distinguished by its rough, textured foliage that resembles crocodile skin. This small to medium-sized evergreen shrub produces a stunning display of purple to mauve, tubular flowers in spring, attracting bees and other pollinators. Like other Prostanthera species, its leaves release a pleasant minty fragrance when crushed. It thrives in well-draining soil and prefers full sun to part shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for native gardens, rockeries, and low-water landscapes in Melbourne.

Form:

• Shrub - Small to Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1-2 m
• Width: 1-1.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Purple
• Mauve

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Bee Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant Foliage
• Evergreen

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea
• Correa
• Westringia
• Lomandra
• Callistemon