Is Snowy Mint-bush safe for pets?

Yes, Snowy Mint-bush (Prostanthera Nivea) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Snowy Mint-bush easy to care for?

Snowy Mint-bush has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Snowy Mint-bush grow indoors?

Snowy Mint-bush is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Snowy Mint-bush (Prostanthera Nivea) is a perennial shrub in the Lamiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Prostanthera nivea is an erect to spreading evergreen shrub native to eastern Australia, known for its white flowers and aromatic foliage.

Last updated: February 2026

Snowy Mint-bush

Prostanthera Nivea

Prostanthera nivea is an erect to spreading evergreen shrub native to eastern Australia, known for its white flowers and aromatic foliage.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Snowy Mint-bush

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Lamiaceae

Genus:Prostanthera