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This dwarf chaste-tree is good for perennial gardens and mixed borders. In milder climates it will be a small tree or shrub; in colder climates it behaves more like a perennial and will often die back to the ground. It has interesting texture, and brings cool blue color to summer gardens with its spikes of lavender-blue flowers.
| Dimensions | 3 × 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Vitex agnus-castus 'SMVACBD' PP#26,614 |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Height | 3-6' |
| Width/Spread | 3-6' |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil | Dry, Moist |
| Features | Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant |
May be trimmed in spring. It can be slow to break bud in spring.
