chaste tree
Vitex agnus-castus
Description:
Easily shaped to small attractive tree; showy purple flowers; drought tolerant alternative to butterfly bush; deer resistant; salt tolerant; attracts bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects.
Native to:
Mediterranean Region
Plant Type:
Shrub
Height:
10-15 ft
Width:
10-15 ft
Flower Color:
Purple
Bloom Period:
June-July
Wildlife Value:
Butterflies
Honey Bees
Hoverflies
Hummingbirds
Song Birds
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Irrigation Needs:
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Very Low (deep watering once a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Prune during winter dormancy as desired to remove overcrowding and improve form.