Vitex agnus-castus
Chaste Tree
Description
Chaste Tree is not a tree but a deciduous shrub that quickly grows to 6-8' tall and 3-4' wide. It has beautiful, fragrant, lavender flowers in summer which is striking against the gray green, slender, pointed leaves. Butterflies love this shrub too. It does best in full sun with well draining soil. It likes heat. Foliage is fragrant when bruised. Small, round, purple fruit appear after bloom season. Prune to remove crossing branches and maintain size.