Family: Verbenaceae

Scientific Name: Vitex agnus castus

Common Name: Chastetree, Vitex, Chaste Tree, Chasteberry, Abraham's Balm, Monk's Pepper

DescriptionA deciduous shrub ground as a herbaceous perennial in the colder zones of its range.
Pronunciation(VI-teks)(AG-nus-KACE-tus)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Deciduous
Hardiness Zone(6)7-9
Sunlightfull sun
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage, well drained
Temperaturewill die back to the ground in colder zones but roots can survive
Flowersblue, purple, lavender, lilac borne on small terminal spikes in a panicle
Leavespalmately compound, 5-7 leaflets, dark gray green, fragrant
Dimensions3-5 feet tall in colder zones 10-12 plus in warmer zones
Maintenanceprune in spring, flowers occur on new years wood, plant in a sheltered site
Propagationcuttings, has been mound layered
Native SiteNative to Southern Europe and Western Asia.
Notes & Reference#01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr)
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