Description

Add a touch of whimsy to your Texas garden with Cat Whiskers White, or Orthosiphon aristatus, a showy perennial prized for its delicate white flower spikes that look just like a cat’s whiskers! Native to Southeast Asia, it’s beloved for its airy, ornamental look and its power to attract hummingbirds and bees.

Why Choose This?
Few flowering perennials match Cat Whiskers for both beauty and pollinator appeal. Unlike common salvias or lantanas, its unusual bloom shape and tall stems make it a standout for borders or butterfly gardens.

How to Grow in Texas:
Plant in spring or fall to let roots establish before peak heat or winter. Hardy in USDA Zones 9–11, it’s perennial in Texas Zone 9. Prefers full sun to partial shade and rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH (5.5–6.5). Water regularly during dry spells.

Country of Origin: Southeast Asia.
Perennial or Annual? Perennial in USDA Zone 9.