10 Seeds Hardy Chastetree Vitex negundo Heterophylla Flowering Shrub

Hardy Chastetree is a versatile flowering shrub or small tree grown for its airy spikes of small blooms and its finely cut, aromatic foliage. Vitex negundo Heterophylla offers a graceful, textured look in mixed borders, wildlife gardens, and warm-climate landscapes. The plant is valued for its long bloom season and its ability to lend a light, informal structure to garden beds. It works well as a specimen shrub, in perennial borders, or as a background planting where its tall, branching habit can be appreciated. The leaves are deeply divided and release a pleasant scent when brushed, adding another layer of interest beyond the flowers.
Its blooms are attractive to pollinators and appear over a long stretch in warm weather, making it a useful choice for habitat-oriented plantings. Grow it in a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil, and provide moderate, consistent moisture while it establishes. In cooler zones it can be grown in a large container and moved indoors for winter, while in warmer areas it performs as a long-lived garden shrub. Light pruning in late winter or early spring helps maintain a tidy shape and encourages fresh growth. The species is adaptable but performs best where it receives full sun and good air circulation.
Species: Vitex negundo
Variety: Heterophylla
Type: Flowering shrub or small tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching, deciduous to semi-evergreen
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 7-10
Germination: 2-6 weeks with warm temperatures
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 4-6 feet apart
Notes: Aromatic, finely divided foliage; long bloom season; pollinator friendly