Vitex agnus-castus 'Montrose Purple'

Also Known As

Monk's Pepper Tree
Montrose Purple Chaste Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

7a-11

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Vitex agnus-castus 'Montrose Purple' plant details

Vitex agnus-castus 'Montrose Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vitex agnus-castus 'Montrose Purple'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: long-blooming, spreading, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vitex agnus-castus 'Montrose Purple'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Montrose Purple Vitex consistently produces extra large spikes of blue-purple flowers from early summer well into fall. This is a vigorous and disease free and drought tolerant spreading to upright deciduous shrub or small tree that attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators. A 'Texas Lilac' selection of Vitex.

By: Almost Eden

Gardening facts about Vitex agnus-castus 'Montrose Purple' plant

How to Grow Vitex agnus-castus 'Montrose Purple'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous