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Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek'

Family Verbenaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 1.2 - 4.5 m (4 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 4 m (4 - 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 herbaceous perennial Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' (chastetree) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, faded violet and fragrant blossoms during late spring to late summer. The showy matte foliage is medium green and greyish green in colour, fine in texture and aromatic. Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' (chastetree) has smooth stems that are aromatic. A specimen plant, Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' (chastetree) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, container, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' . Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' is tolerant of drought and salt.
Cautions The growth rate of Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' (chastetree) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.