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Vitex agnus-castus 'Alba'

Family Verbenaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Spread 2.4 - 4 m (8 - 12 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture very low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Vitex agnus-castus 'Alba' (white-flowered chastetree) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during late spring to early autumn. The showy matte foliage is medium green and greyish green in colour, fine in texture and fragrant. Vitex agnus-castus 'Alba' (white-flowered chastetree) has smooth bark that is fragrant. A specimen plant, Vitex agnus-castus 'Alba' (white-flowered chastetree) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, container, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. Vitex agnus-castus 'Alba' tolerates drought and salt.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Vitex agnus-castus 'Alba' (white-flowered chastetree) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.