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Vitex agnus-castus 'Blushing Bride'

Family Verbenaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 2.7 m (6 - 9 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 'Blushing Bride' (chastetree) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, light pink and fragrant flowers during late spring to early fall. The showy matte foliage is medium green and greyish green in colour, fine in texture and aromatic. Vitex agnus-castus 'Blushing Bride' (chastetree) has smooth bark that is aromatic.
Typical Uses Border and container.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Vitex agnus-castus 'Blushing Bride' tolerates drought and salt. This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Vitex agnus-castus 'Blushing Bride' (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.