Vitex, Arabian Lilac
Vitextrifolia 'Purpurea'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Vitex (VY-teks)
Species: trifolia (try-FOH-lee-a)
Cultivar: Purpurea

Category
Herbs
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting