🌿 Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus)

Enhance your garden with the Chasteberry, a hardy shrub known for its aromatic foliage and striking flower spikes.

🌟 Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus

• Common Names: Chaste Tree, Monk’s Pepper, Lilac Chastetree

• Origin: Native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia

• Growth Habit: Deciduous shrub or small tree with an upright, rounded form

• Mature Size: Typically reaches 10–20 feet (3–6 meters) in height and width

• Foliage: Palmately compound leaves with 5–7 leaflets, aromatic when bruised

• Flowers: Fragrant, lilac to purple spikes, blooming from late spring to early summer

• Fruit: Small, dark purple drupes appearing in late summer

• Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun

• Soil Preferences: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates poor soils

• Watering Needs: Drought-tolerant once established; moderate watering during dry periods

• Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA zones 6–9

🌱 Garden Appeal:

Chasteberry is prized for its ornamental value and resilience. Its aromatic foliage adds texture to the landscape, while the vibrant flower spikes attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The plant’s tolerance for drought and poor soil conditions makes it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.

🛒 Ideal for Your Landscape:

Incorporate Chasteberry into your garden to enjoy its beauty and resilience. Its adaptability to various soil types and tolerance for drought conditions make it a valuable addition to diverse garden settings.