Buy Vitex agnus-castus 'Blushing Spires'

Also Known As

CHASTE TREE

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7a-10b

1 gallon | $39

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Vitex agnus-castus 'Blushing Spires' plant details

Vitex agnus-castus 'Blushing Spires' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vitex agnus-castus 'Blushing Spires'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vitex agnus-castus 'Blushing Spires'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Elegant, soft shell-pink spires make a charming color complement on this usually blue-flowered shrub. The blossoms are a welcome sight in the late-summer garden. This beautiful 8-12' shrub tree with its delightfully aromatic, silvery foliage is wonderful placed in water-wise, pollinator or wild gardens. Tough as it is pretty, it can be used as a specimen or part of the border; deer, pest and disease resistant. Chaste Tree has a long been used for its medicinal uses, and is commonly used as a women's tonic S/M-D /GDr