Orthosiphon stamineus (Cat's Whiskers) - Image 3

Botanical names: Orthosiphon stamineus, Ocimum aristatum, Orthosiphon aristatus

Common name: Cat's Whiskers

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Eastern Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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Orthosiphon stamineus (Cat's Whiskers) white flower plant with long stamens reaching outward in garden
Orthosiphon stamineus (Cat's Whiskers) white flower spikes with thin stamens among deep green leaves.


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