Shrubs & Trees (V)
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VITEX 'Summertime Blues' (syn. V. agnus castus x rotundifolia 'Helen Froehlich') Chaste Tree, Hemp Tree Deciduous shrub or small tree: Drought, deer & clay tolerant. A new hybrid from the Chicago Botanic Garden that is dwarf, rounded, sterile, & has exceptionally large flowers on black stems. Use in borders, mass plantings, & urban spaces. Attracts butterflies, hummers & pollinators. Blooms: summer. Color: lavender purple. Size: USDA Z5-6: Ht: 4-6 ft, W: 3-5 ft. USDA Z7-9: Ht: 8-10 ft, W: 5-6 ft. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. PP #31,660 |