Vitex agnus-castus Chaste Tree Seed
- Fragrant lavender-blue flower spikes bloom from early through late summer
- Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds visit the blooms all season
- Thrives in hot, sunny, dry spots and deer usually leave it alone
- Raise easy seeds into a fast-growing shrub or small tree for containers or borders
Key Attributes
About Vitex agnus-castus, Chaste Tree Seed
Hot, sunny, dry spots suit this heat-loving shrub or small tree perfectly. Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) brings a long summer show of fragrant lavender-blue flower spikes, often compared to butterfly bush, over aromatic, finely divided gray-green leaves on a loose, multi-stemmed shape. It is a favorite of bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, and its peppery seeds have a long history in herbal traditions.
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Pests & Diseases
Root rot occurs in poorly drained soil. Leaf spot may appear in humid, wet summers.
Largely pest free and deer resistant. Occasional scale or whiteflies may appear on stressed plants.
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