The largest of the native mint bushes and is widely distributed in many parts of south-eastern Australia including Tasmania. It is a tall shrub or small tree to 4.5 m high with toothed lancedshaped foliage. The lightly scented flowers are mauve or pink in clusters and appear from winter through to early summer. Flowers are followed by seed vessels turning bright green, then bronze. This plant is variable in flower colour and ultimate height depending on location. Grows in a wide range of environments and tolerates frosts and cold climates.