| Common Names |
Java Tea, Cat’s Whiskers, Kumis Kucing |
| Family |
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia |
| Plant Type |
Medicinal Herb / Flowering Perennial |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial in warm climates |
| Food Forest Layer |
Herb Layer |
| Mature Size |
2–4 ft tall and wide |
| Light |
Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate to High |
| Harvest Season |
Spring through Fall (leaves); summer for flowers |
| Time to Harvest |
60–90 days from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate to Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 9–11 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Cuttings, Seeds |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen in warm zones; flowers attract pollinators |
