Orthosiphon stamineus, Ocimum aristatum, Orthosiphon aristatus

Cat's Whiskers is an unusual plant for pots, containers or planted out in the garden. It features long white or blue flowers with long stamens (cat's whiskers) over glossy mid-green foliage. It is cultivated for its unusual flowers and as a remedy for urinary system ailments. Butterflies, bees and hummingbirds also find this plant very attractive.

Similar plants:

• Ocimum americanum, Ocimum canum (American Basil, Lemon basil, Hoary Basil, Hairy Basil)
• Ocimum basilicum (Basilie, Basil, Sweet Basil, Holy Basil, Tulsi Plant)
• Ocimum carnosum (Pepper Basil)
• Ocimum labiatum (Pink Sage Bush, Shell Bush)
• Ocimum tenuiflorum, Ocimum sanctum (Holy basil, Thai Basil, Holy Basil, Tulsi Plant)