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Orthosiphon stamineus
Cat's Whiskers is a member of the mint family and is known botanically as Orthosiphon stamineus. Its blossoms are tropical and exotic, they may be white or bluish-purple, and when the bloom opens, it has a long spike full of flowers and stamens, similar to a cat's whiskers.
Its origin is tropical East Asia, but it grows well in the South. This one was found in Cape Hilsborough National Park, QLD, Australia.
Cat's Whiskers are excellent for the home landscape as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to the plant for its nectar.
i have them in my garden as well
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Cat's Whiskers are excellent for the home landscape as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to the plant for its nectar.
Cat's Whiskers is a member of the mint family and is known botanically as Orthosiphon stamineus. Its origin is tropical East Asia, but it grows well in the South.
Its blossoms are tropical and exotic, they may be white or bluish-purple, and when the bloom opens, it has a long spike full of flowers and stamens, similar to a cat's whiskers.
Spotted on May 13, 2011
Submitted on Jun 18, 2011
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