Vitex agnus castus - Deciduous perennial tree.2-5 metres height. Full sun to part shade. Fragrant leaves. Pretty blue flowers produced in the summer, which are attractive to butterflies. Flowers are followed by small black fruits. The fruits were once used as a pepper substitute. Frost hardy. Requires a well drained soil. Don’t over water when the plant is dormant, as this will cause the roots to rot. A medicinal herb. They flowers are used to make perfume. A yellow dye can be made from the leaves, seeds and roots. This plant has a long history of use, mostly to promote chastity.
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The last day of postage before Christmas will be Monday 8th December 2025. We will resume posting orders on Monday 12th January 2026 (orders can still be placed during this time). Orders need to be received by 8pm Sunday 7th December 2025 to guarantee posting before the Christmas Break. Have a lovely and safe holiday period and Merry Christmas.
We only post on Mondays to avoid your plants being stuck in transit over the weekend.
We sell plants and not seeds (except for the Carlin Peas)
SKU: 1194
$10.50Price
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