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Vitex agnus-castus Blue Diddley® PP26614

Chastetree

Blue Diddley® (‘SPVACBD’) Chastetree has a very compact form, but a multitude of cone-shaped lavender blue flowers from mid summer to fall. Vitex agnus-castus Blue Diddley® can be regarded as a very rigorous perennial, as it periodically dies to the ground (like many dwarf Buddleias), only to spring back up in late spring. Dead wood should be pruned out, and periodic deadheading will intensify the bloom display. Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, not attractive to deer.

Height

4 Feet

Spread

4 Feet

Bloom Color

Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone

6
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
0 Vitex agnus-castus Blue Diddley #3 (dwarf, lavender-blue) 96 late July
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Deer Resistant
Fragrant - Foliage
Habit: Compact
Repeat Bloom
Soil Conditions
Average
Dry
Sandy
Bloom Time
Summer
Exposure
Sun
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
Green-Gray/Green-Silver/Silver
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