Vitex trifolia ssp. litoralis

Also Known As

Vitex rotundifolia
Vitex rotundifolius
Round-leaf Vitex

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 3'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Vitex trifolia ssp. litoralis plant details

Vitex trifolia ssp. litoralis is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover shrub with blue foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vitex trifolia ssp. litoralis

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vitex trifolia ssp. litoralis

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Frequently called beach vitex, this beautiful prostrate shrub to only 1-2' tall, but wide spreading up 10-15'! This pretty-but-tough little shrub is smaller than other Vitex and features very different leaves which are round, rather than palm-shaped. Beautiful 2-5" blue flower spikes bloom in early-summer. This plant tolerates wind, drought and salt with ease; however it has been found to be invasive in coastal areas and is better suited to dry inland areas. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

A cool new plant for this season native to the beach dunes of Korea, Spring Meadow calls it zone 5 hardy but it sure looks tropical and exotic, a spreading plant with attractive round glaucous silvery blue fleshy leaves and light blue flowers.