Vitex agnus-castus 'Abbeville Blue'

Also Known As

Abbeville Blue Chaste Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 4'-10'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Vitex agnus-castus 'Abbeville Blue' plant details

Vitex agnus-castus 'Abbeville Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vitex agnus-castus 'Abbeville Blue'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vitex agnus-castus 'Abbeville Blue'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The especially deep-blue flower clusters of this 6-10' shrub caught the eye of some observant plant-lover in Abeeville one late-summer day ; now we have this fine ; adaptable shrub to enjoy. Sun/Med-Dry

By: Forestfarm

Fragrant clear, 12-18" TRUE BLUE flowers spikes rise from this chaste tree in summer. This fast growing, large, deciduous, multi-stem shrub has an upright, spreading habit, producing an open and airy appearance. The long tapering scented leaves of chaste tree are shaped liked a hand, or palmate.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

An attractive medium shrub that behaves like a Buddleia in the north. Bold, fragrant, violet-blue 12-18" flower spikes in mid to late summer, lasting until fall. Cut back winter stalks in early spring. This selection is a little hardier than the others, with reports of it wintering over in zone 5 with protection. 4-8', (reaching larger proportions in warmer zones). Large sizes available for nursery pick up