About This Product
Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus 'Montrose Purple'
Common Name: Montrose Purple Chaste Tree, Monk's Pepper
A deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded to vase-shaped growth habit. Aromatic, gray-green leaves are palmately divided into finger-like lobes with fuzzy undersides. From summer to fall, fragrant, upright flower spikes bloom in deep violet-blue, followed by small, dark berries. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and honey bees. Can be deadheaded to proliferate blooms. Known for medicinal qualities.
USDA Zone: Zones 6 - 11
Sunset Zone: Zones 4 - 24; H1, H2
Mature Height: 8 - 25 feet
Mature Width: 8 - 25 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun
Water Needs: Moderate, Regular
