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Cat's Whiskers

Orthosiphon aristatus, Lamiaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Canadian BurnetSanguisorba canadensis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Felty GermanderTeucrium polium
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Javanese Long PepperPiper retrofractum
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Sacred DaturaDatura innoxia

Datura alkaloids can inhibit growth of other Lamiaceae family members through soil contamination

Uses

Functions

Medicinal PlantOrnamental ShrubPollinator SupportTea Production

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Kidney HealthUrinary Tract InfectionsDiureticAnti-InflammatoryBlood Pressure Regulation

Common Questions

What zones does Cat's Whiskers grow in?

Cat's Whiskers grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Cat's Whiskers?

Good companions for Cat's Whiskers include Canadian Burnet, Felty Germander, Javanese Long Pepper.

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