Chaste tree

Vitex agnus-castus

Category:

Shrub > Deciduous > 6-12 ft

Family:

Lamiaceae

Zone:

7, 8

Height:

8-10(20) ft

Width:

9-20 ft

Growth / Form:

Upright

Season of Interest:

Summer

Light:

Full Sun

Native / Invasive Status:

Non-native (non-invasive)

Pollinator Value:

High

Growth Rate:

Rapid

USDA Zones:

7-8

Notes:

Butterfly magnet

Additional source details:
Flowers: white, pink, blue, lilac, pale purple flowers in 3-6” long racemes that open to 12-18” long panicles
Fruits: ¼” round seeds held in clusters (think beautyberry), dull purple/lavender
Wildlife: deer, insects
Environment: drought, heat, salt
Attracts: pollinators, bees, butterflies, songbirds

Description

Butterfly magnet