Vitex agnus-castus VIOLET MAGNET
Compact, fiery shrub with purple spikes full of nectar for butterflies and bees. Subtly aromatic. Blooms long into late summer in a warm, dry location. Ideal for a sunny border or patio. Remains beautifully compact and tolerates heat and drought well.
Use in the garden
- wildlife: for bees for butterflies
- use: cutflower dried flower
botanical information
Features
| height: | 150-250 cm |
| flowering: | July - September |
| color: | violet |
| leaf color: | green, blue green |
| scent: | scented, fragrant leaf / aromatic |
| habit: | wide, ascending |
| growth: | medium |
| level: | easy |
| light: | full sun, sunny |
| moisture: | dry, average |
| soil texture: | pervious, light, normal |
| organic matter: | normal |
| pH: | neutral, limy |
| winter zone: | 7 [-15°C] |
| density: | 1 - 2 |
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