By Teo Spengler You don’t have to be a feline fan to grow a cat whiskers plant. Care for this herbaceous perennial is truly a snap and the unusual white “whisker” stamens grab attention in any garden. Read on to learn more about this plant. What is a Cat Whiskers Plant? Cat whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus) is an evergreen member of the mint family and its showy white blossoms set it apart from the crowd. The flowers stand above the plant’s shiny, dark-green leaves, and the color contrast sets off the snowy blooms beautifully. The long, elegant stamens look just like white cat whiskers, which is how the plant got its name. A cat whiskers plant is an upright plant that looks stunning beside trailing and mounding plants. It can grow to 2 feet tall as it matures, and it can spread even wider. The shrub blooms all summer long in
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