Vitex agnus-castus f. latifolia

Also Known As

Vitex agnus-castus 'latifolia'
CHASTE TREE

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

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

planting zones

6b-10b

Vitex agnus-castus f. latifolia plant details

Vitex agnus-castus f. latifolia is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer blue, lavender and purple 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, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vitex agnus-castus f. latifolia

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: blue, lavender and purple blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vitex agnus-castus f. latifolia

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gorgeous rich lavender-blue candles up to 12" long rise above the deep-green highly fragrant foliage summer into fall. The very attractive leaves on this Chaste Tree are wider than the species. This is a graceful, upright and spreading 8-15' shrub or small tree that is perfect for pollinator gardens as it is extremely attractive to butterflies and bees. Vitex are adaptable to a wide variety of soil types and are drought tolerant enough to be appropriate for Xeric gardens. These low-maintenance plants are pest and disease free, deer resistant, and reasonably salt tolerant; a pretty excellent combination! The common name of Chaste Tree and Monks Pepper are references to the plants use by ancient Greeks to 'cool the inner fires'. S/M-D/GDR