Vitex agnus-castus is a deciduous shrub or small tree with fragrant, palmate leaves and lavender-blue flower spikes in summer. It is drought-tolerant and attracts pollina
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best flowering and growth, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Watering
Water deeply when young; established plants are drought-tolerant, requiring less frequent watering.
Soil
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types (sandy, loamy, clay).
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season; hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not necessary in fertile soil; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if growth is poor.
Requires full sun for best flowering and growth, at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Water deeply when young; established plants are drought-tolerant, requiring less frequent watering.
Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types (sandy, loamy, clay).
Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season; hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Outdoor
Generally not necessary in fertile soil; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if growth is poor.
Plant Type
Shrub, Tree
Plant Category
Flowering, Medicinal, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
3-5 m
Spread
3-5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green, Gray-green
Leaf Type
Palmate
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm (individual flowers), 15-30 cm (panicles)
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Vitex agnus-castus is generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets. Its berries are used in herbal medicine but are not consumed as a food source.
