Mint Bush 'Native Thyme' Tubestock (50mm x 120mm)

Prostanthera incisa.

Australian bush food alternative to Thyme.

Mature size: Height 2m x Width 2m.

Position: Full sun to part shade.

Flowers: Purple, in Spring.

Soil: Any type. Moist but well draining.

Frost tolerance: Light.

Family: Lamiaceae.

Mint Bush / Native Thyme has aromatic foliage which releases a pleasant minty fragrance when brushed, making it ideal for sensory gardens or pathways. Purple flowers bloom prolifically in spring, attracting native pollinators. It thrives in part shade and tolerates light frosts. Suits any soil type but prefers moist, well-drained conditions. Excellent for borders, hedging, or container planting.

The leaves and flowers are edible and can be harvested fresh for teas, culinary dishes, and native food preparations. Use sparingly as a flavouring — the minty, thyme-like taste complements both sweet and savoury applications. Rich in aromatic oils, it's a traditional bush tucker plant valued by Indigenous Australians for centuries. Ideal for permaculture gardens and food forests seeking dual-purpose native plants.

Grown in our premium deep tubes, ready to be planted directly into your garden with a strong, well-developed root system.