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Orthosiphon aristatus (Cat's Whiskers)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000255



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Orthosiphon
Species: Orthosiphon aristatus
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Herb
  • Medicinal
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • Autumn / Fall
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Greenhouse
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Moist
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Rich
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Blue
  • Violet
  • Lavender
  • White
  • Near White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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Contributors For This Plant
Member8170 (486)
toni (36069)
songlim18 (140)
featherphobia (181)
zuzu's petals (2148)

Plant suggested by: songlim18 (140)


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featherphobia (181) wrote on Jun 24 2012
Rating for this plant:
I gave this plant four stars because while it's very pretty is does not always come back from the winter. It has a spreading habit that can overcome other smaller plants. Overall a good choice for gardeners with some experience.

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toni (36069) wrote on Aug 28 2012
The heat and drought hit right after I put this in the ground so watering everyday began. But by June when my watering was restricted to only two days a week it had established itself and tolerated the 27 days of 100 temps and 73 days of no rain beautifully. Now with some rain and the temps closer to normal it has increased in width and the blooms are starting up again.
I will definitely be taking cuttings just in case it doesn't come back after the winter and to also have a couple more.

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