Re: perennials DIGEST V3 #105 Oithosithon (Cat Whiskers)

Sorry to ask, but I have done a legitimate search and can't find a source for this
plant.  I saw it recently on "Grow It" which is an HGTV show but they identified it
only as cat whiskers w/out the latin name.  I was happy to see it identified as
Oithosithon, but that still hasn't helped me in my search because I can't find a
source under that listing either.  Any help would be very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Tom Adrien
Milledgeville, GA  Zone 8


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> Date: Sun, 2 May 1999 17:50:19 EDT
> From: LSill3020@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Plant-Cat Whiskers
>
> Hi Traci,
>
> If it is the same plant, with common names you are never too sure, it is a
> native here in central Florida. It has bracts of white or lavender flowers
> with distinctive whisker-like stamens, hence the name, it grows to
> approximately 30", requires part to full sun, is fairly drought tolerant but
> is tender. If you fertilize with a balanced mixture it will bloom through
> summer.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Lauren
> www.virtualis.com/vr/lsill
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> Date: Sun, 2 May 1999 19:55:06 EDT
> From: Mclainakag@aol.com
> Subject: cat whiskers
>
> In my experience w/cat whiskers I have found it to be a very welcoming
> companion in my garden.  The plant itself is very light and airy and the
> blooms, well they are quite nice.  I have planted this plant in full sun to
> full shade.....I have found that it does equally well in either location.  I
> usually sacrifice early blooms because I like the plant to get bushy so I
> pinch until about the mid of May.  I have found that this plant is easy to
> propogate from cuttings anytime of year.  I usually just plant each year from
> my cuttings...they grow quickly.  I did try to overwinter my plant one year
> by digging it out of the bed and potting it....my cat whiskers resented it
> very much and died.
>
> Anyway....good luck
>
> Kemberly McLain
> Katy, Texas
> Zone 9
>
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> Tracie,
> One of the problems with common names is that they can mean different plants
> in different areas.  There is a plant called Cat Whiskers, botanical name
> Oithosithon, which is grown here in the Houston TX area.  I haven't tried it
> myself, but it is a beautiful plant with large feathery white flowers.  I
> don't believe it is hardy here, but I think you can take cuttings in the fall
> and root them for the next year.  You might try posting this question on a
> Southern Gardening list if you don't get more responses here.  Then again, it
> could be something else, like the cleome that was suggested.  Sorry I
> couldn't help you more, but good luck!
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