Orthosiphon

Orthosiphon fruticosus

Lamiaceae

Shrub

Ornamental

Evergreen

Fragrant

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Orthosiphon fruticosus is an evergreen ornamental shrub that prefers full sun and medium water conditions. It grows to a height of 0.5–1.5 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 8–11. This plant blooms in white during months 7, 8, and 9, has loamy, sandy, and chalky soil preferences, and is known for its fragrance, attracting pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

0.5–1.5 m

Spread

0.5–1 m

Zones

8–11

Flower colors

Calendar

Jan

Feb

Mar

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May

Jun

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Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Bloom Period

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Bloom Period

Harvest

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Prefers full sun.
Water: Requires medium watering.
Soil: Thrives in loamy, sandy, and chalky soils.
USDA Zones: 8–11.
Height: Reaches 0.5–1.5 meters.
Bloom: White flowers appear in July, August, and September.
Fragrance: Yes, it is fragrant.
Evergreen: Yes.
Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.

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