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Cat's Whiskers

Orthosiphon aristatus

Photo by CindyBest
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Blooms in summer through fall with white flowers resembling the whiskers of a cat.

Habitat:

Full sun to partial shade in gardens. It is a tender perennial. Needs consistently moist soil to flourish.

Notes:

This plant attracts bees, butterflies and birds.

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PublishedMay 26, 2011

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