Cat’s whiskers
Orthosiphon aristatus
Cat’s Whiskers is a fast growing plant that should do well in most gardens. It comes from a tropical climate, so replicating this environment with rich soil and good water supply will result in a healthy plant. Many people find this plant does well in a damp garden corner with water loving plants.
Type of Plant
Shrub
Size
1.5m tall x 1m spread
Flower Structure
Tubluar, unusual shaped flower with very long stamens.
Flower Colour
Purple, Cream, Blue mauve
Flowers When?
Summer
Leaves
Green with toothed edges.
Light Levels
Full Sun, Light Shade, Part Shade
Soil Types
Acid to neutral sandy, Loam, Clay loam, Sandy, Red volcanic, Light forest soil, Sandy loam
Soil Moisture
Well Drained, Moist locations but not saturated
Garden Use
Garden Filler, Feature, Mass plantings, Container
Care
Low maintanance
Special Features
fast growing
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Other Insects, Nectar Eating Birds
Family
Lamiaceae
Cultivars, Hybrids, Varieties
History, meaning of the name
Distribution
Native some tropical regions of Australia and South East Asia.