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Vitex agnus-castus 'Lavender Lady'

 
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Family: Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Vitex (VY-teks) (Info)
Species: agnus-castus (AG-nus KAS-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Lavender Lady

10 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees

Height:
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Monroeville, Alabama
Tolleson, Arizona
Campbell, California
Gilroy, California
Huntington Beach, California
Watsonville, California
Pensacola, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida
Douglas, Georgia
Townsend, Georgia
Lexington, Kentucky
Wayland, Massachusetts
Fairacres, New Mexico
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Charleston, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
North Augusta, South Carolina
Abilene, Texas
Austin, Texas
Houston, Texas
Katy, Texas
Kurten, Texas
La Vernia, Texas
Marble Falls, Texas
Snook, Texas
Spring Branch, Texas



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