Purple Vitex Agnus-castus Seeds - Herbal Plant

Purple Vitex Agnus-castus is a deciduous flowering shrub or small tree valued for its upright, spreading growth habit, aromatic gray-green foliage, and long spikes of purple blooms. It is commonly grown in garden beds, borders, hedges, pollinator gardens, and ornamental landscape plantings. The plant performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and adapts well to warm, dry growing conditions. Suitable for ornamental gardens, Purple Vitex Agnus-castus provides long-lasting seasonal color and attractive foliage.

Features

• Deciduous flowering shrub or small tree with an upright growth habit
• Produces long spikes of purple ornamental blooms
• Suitable for borders, hedges, and specimen plantings
• Adaptable to warm and dry growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun
• Suitable for ornamental landscape plantings

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vitex agnus-castus
• Common Name (US): Purple Chaste Tree
• Seed Type / Variety: Tree Seed
• Growth Habit: Deciduous shrub to small tree
• USDA Zones: 6–9
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Fall to Early Spring
• Sowing Season Months: September–April
• Germination: 30–60 days; cold stratification improves germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soil
• Watering Needs: Low to Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 10–20 ft tall, 10–15 ft spread
• Plant Spacing: 10–15 ft apart