Whiskers and Wildflowers
Sponsored By:
Fermob,
Solus,
Cheshire and Wain
Whiskers and Wildflowers is designed to be a feline paradise and sanctuary for both cats and people. Raised planters let cats climb through grasses, while trees provide height and dappled shade. Filled with beneficial plants, it’s a shared retreat of calm, health, and curiosity.
Plant List
Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Garnet’
Agastache (likely ‘Apricot Sprite’)
Carex testacea ‘Prairie Fire’
Echinacea ‘Summer Cocktail’
Erigeron karvinskianus
Eryngium oliverianum ‘Jos Eijking’
Gaillardia ‘Burgunder’
Gaura lindheimeri
Helictotrichon sempervirens
Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’
Salvia ‘Lake Blueberry’
Sesleria autumnalis
Beneficial to Cats
Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’
A catmint variety that many cats find stimulating. They may roll in it, sniff it, or chew it for mild euphoria and natural enrichment.
Helictotrichon sempervirens (Blue Oat Grass)
Cats often chew on soft ornamental grasses like this for digestion or stimulation. Its blue-green foliage is gentle and appealing.
Sesleria autumnalis (Autumn Moor Grass)
A fine-textured, clump-forming grass that cats may gently nibble. It adds sensory variety and texture to the garden.
Carex testacea ‘Prairie Fire
A colorful sedge with soft arching blades that cats may enjoy interacting with. It offers visual interest and tactile enrichment.
