| |
| Botanical Name: |
Protasparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'
|
 |
| Sounds like: |
|
| Common Name: |
Round-leaf Mint Bush
|
| Family Name: |
LAMIACEAE
|
| Genus: |
Protasparagus
|
| species |
densiflorus
|
| Name Derivation |
S: Lat. densus - thick, crowded, floris - flower
|
| Growth Habit: |
Ground cover
|
| Dimensions: |
1-2m x 1-2m+
|
| Flower: |
Cream to white with fragrant flowers sometimes with a pinkish tinge. Panicles, spring and summer.
|
|
| Climate: |
Remove damaged stem sections, and spent flower sections if berries are not required
|
| Fruit: |
Berries (scarlet)
|
| Propagation: |
Division/seed anytime
|
| Horticulture Use: |
Hanging baskets, ground cover, floral work, bank stabilisation, rockeries, spillover plant for retaining walls, coastal plant.
|
| Culture & Maintenance: |
Full sun, partial shade. Rich soil with moisture will provide lush growth. Can become invasive if not checked.
|
| Foliage: |
Not true leaves but phyllodes, fern-like foliage, light to mid green.
|
|
Back
|
|