Plants in genus vitex
Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek'
Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' is a fast-growing plant with dense violet-purple flower panicles and a sage-like fragrance. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees and is deer-resistant.
Vitex agnus-castus
Vitex agnus-castus is a winter-hardy tree with true-blue flower spikes and aromatic leaves. It attracts pollinators and butterflies and is drought-tolerant, making it a versatile choice for various climates.
Vitex agnus-castus 'Delta Blues'
Vitex agnus-castus 'Delta Blues' is a compact shrub known for its fragrant clusters of dark bluish-purple flowers that bloom from spring to summer, with potential reblooming in fall. It attracts pollinators and hummingbirds and is the first intermediate Vitex available. The plant is heat and cold-hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9, growing 8-10 feet tall and wide with aromatic, fine-textured foliage. It blooms on new wood and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Vitex agnus-castus 'Chicagoland Blues'
Vitex agnus-castus 'Chicagoland Blues' is a compact, cold-hardy shrub known for its indigo bottlebrush blooms. It is drought-tolerant and grows 5-6 feet tall with a 6-8 foot spread, thriving in full sun. This sterile, deciduous plant is suitable for zones 5-8 and is appreciated for its ornamental value.