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    Orthosiphon aristatus [lavender form]

    Also Known As

    • Ocimum aristatum
    • Orthosiphon stamineus
    • Java Tea
    • Lavender Cat Whiskers

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 18"-36"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

    Orthosiphon aristatus [lavender form] plant details

    Orthosiphon aristatus [lavender form] is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Orthosiphon aristatus [lavender form]

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Orthosiphon aristatus [lavender form]

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lavender tubular blooms with protruding purple cat's whiskers are borne in long spikes throughout summer. The white flowers contrast nicely with the red-tinged to purplish-green foliage. A small growing tender perennial which may reseed.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Orthosiphon aristatus [lavender form] plant

    How to Grow Orthosiphon aristatus [lavender form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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    Orthosiphon aristatus

    aka Ocimum aristatum, Orthosiphon stamineus, Orthosiphon stamineus, Java Tea, Kidney Tea, White Cat Whiskers

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Orthosiphon aristatus flower by Almost Eden
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    Ocimum labiatum

    aka Orthosiphon labiatus, Pink Cat's Whiskers, Pink Sage, Pink Surprise Bush, Shell Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ocimum labiatum flower by Almost Eden
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