Rotheca hirsuta (Cat's Whiskers)
Rotheca hirsuta (Cat's Whiskers) blue flower with curved stamens, attached to thin green stem foliage
Botanical names: Rotheca hirsuta, Clerodendrum hirsutum, Clerodendrum natalense
Common name: Cat's Whiskers
Family: Lamiaceae (Formerly:Verbenaceae)
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; regular
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Butterfly attractor: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsSimilar plants: Rotheca hirsuta (Cat's Whiskers)
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Rotheca hirsuta (Cat's Whiskers) stems hold small purple flowers near plump pale green fruit segments.
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