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Vitex 'Summertime Blues' – Chaste Tree
$16.95
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Vitex 'Summertime Blues' – Chaste Tree
Compact and striking, Vitex 'Summertime Blues' (V. agnus-castus x rotundifolia 'Helen Froehlich') is a dwarf chaste tree that packs all the charm of the full-sized species into a garden-friendly size. It produces fragrant lavender-purple flower spikes above aromatic gray-green foliage on distinctive near-black stems that add dramatic contrast to the plant's overall appearance. Blooming from summer through fall, it is a reliable hummingbird and butterfly magnet. Drought tolerant once established and an outstanding performer in sunny borders and large containers.
Key Features:
- Perennial/dwarf shrub; compact upright habit
- Drought tolerant once established
- Fragrant lavender-purple flower spikes; summer through fall
- Distinctive near-black stems; striking ornamental contrast
- Aromatic gray-green foliage
- Outstanding hummingbird and butterfly magnet
- Excellent for borders and large containers
Growing Details:
Height: 24–36 in | Spread: 24–36 in
Exposure: Full Sun | Water: Low/Moderate
Bloom time: Summer–fall | Bloom color: Lavender-purple
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9
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