Blue cats whiskers (Indigenous: Rotheca myricoides)
An upright Limpopo shrub with smelly bright green leaves. Soft two toned blue flowers in summer.
Attracts butterflies. NOT to be confused with Rotheca myracoides Ugandense.
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant type: Shrub
Origin: Indigenous - Limpopo
Growing conditions: Sun / semi shade
This plant is Deciduous
Hardiness: Semi-hardy
Average height: 180cm
Spread: 100cm
Flowering time: Summer
Bloom/flower colour: Blue
Petal Faire Nursery
Phone: +27-82-482-0857
E mail: leone@petalfaire.co.za
131 Allcock Street Colbyn Pretoria 0083
GPS Co-ordinates: S 25° 44.441” E 28° 14. 533”
Color:
Blue
Attract: Butterflies:
Yes
Evergreen or deciduous:
Deciduous
Flowering time:
Summer
Growing conditions:
Sun and semi shade
Hardiness:
Semi hardy
Origin:
Indigenous
Plant type:
Shrub