Bushman's Tea, Khat, Qat, Cat, Miraa, Jaad

Cathaedulis

Genus
Catha (KAY-tha)
Species
edulis (ED-yew-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Roselle Park, New Jersey

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Hawthorne, FL (Zone 8b) | October 2006 | neutral

My oldish copy of the Sunset Western Garden Book lists this as an attractive ornamental shrub for dry areas not prone to frost or poor dr...Read More

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