Cat's Whiskers

$699
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Unit

Delivery and Shipping

All delivery timeframes are approximate but not guaranteed, once placed the delivery date will have to be confirmed. Also note the delivery is to the end of the truck only and does not include installations. To read the full Shipping and Delivery Policy

Cat’s Whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus), commonly known as Java tea or cat’s whiskers, is a tropical perennial often grown as a seasonal annual in North Florida and South Georgia. It is prized for its striking spikes of tubular white to lavender flowers with long, protruding stamens that resemble a cat’s whiskers, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. Its bushy, upright growth habit makes it ideal for garden beds, borders, and container plantings where vertical interest and continuous blooms are desired.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; do not allow to dry out completely
• Pruning: Trim after flowering to encourage branching and repeat blooms
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season for healthy growth and flowering

Attributes

  • Plant Type
    Annual | Tender Perennial
  • USDA Zone
    9 - 11
  • Origin
    Southeast Asia
  • Toxicity
    Not known to be toxic
  • Mature Height
    18-36 inches
  • Mature Width
    18-24 inches
  • Soil Preference
    Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Spacing
    18-24 inches
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Critter Resistant
    Somewhat
  • Salt Tolerance
    Low
  • Cold Tolerance
    Low
  • Flowering
    Yes
  • Bloom Period
    Summer through fall
  • Flower Color
    White | Lavender
  • Stem Color
    Green
  • Foliage Color
    Green
Cat Whiskers
Liberty Landscape Supply

Cat's Whiskers

$699

Cat’s Whiskers (Orthosiphon stamineus), commonly known as Java tea or cat’s whiskers, is a tropical perennial often grown as a seasonal annual in North Florida and South Georgia. It is prized for its striking spikes of tubular white to lavender flowers with long, protruding stamens that resemble a cat’s whiskers, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. Its bushy, upright growth habit makes it ideal for garden beds, borders, and container plantings where vertical interest and continuous blooms are desired.

Care Needs:
• Light: Full sun to partial sun
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; do not allow to dry out completely
• Pruning: Trim after flowering to encourage branching and repeat blooms
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season for healthy growth and flowering

Unit

  • 1#
View product