Vitex agnus-castus 'Carolina Blue'

Also Known As

Carolina Blue Chaste Tree
Monk's Pepper Tree
Vitex

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 15'
W: 15'

planting zones

7a-11

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Vitex agnus-castus 'Carolina Blue' plant details

Vitex agnus-castus 'Carolina Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vitex agnus-castus 'Carolina Blue'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 15 FT - wide, 0 - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vitex agnus-castus 'Carolina Blue'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

8-12" spikes of blue fragrant flowers are borne in summer and are held atop the soft green fragrant blue-green foliage. A large deciduous, drought tolerant shrub or small tree with few pests or diseases and is great for butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Vitex are great for summer color and their large spikes of colorful flowers attract butterflies and bees. Vitex are adaptable to a wide variety of soil types and are considered to be drought tolerant enough to be suitable for Xeric gardens. These durable and easily grown shrubs are basically pest and disease free, are deer resistant, and are moderately salt tolerant. Removing spent flowers and seed heads will promote the production of wave after wave of new flowers throughout the summer and into fall.