Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex)

Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) with small green leaves and purple flower spikes near rocks
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) spreading stems covered in thick green leaves with tiny purple flowers

Botanical name: Vitex rotundifolia

Common names: Beach Vitex, Pohinahina, Roundleaf Chastetree, Kolokolo, Kahakai

Family: Lamiaceae    (Formerly:Verbenaceae)

Origin: Hawaii, Pacific to Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: White and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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Vitex rotundifolia is a sprawling shrub 6 to 8 feet in diameter and 6 inches to 2 feet tall, but reaching 4 feet in height and 12 feet in width when protected from wind and salt spray. The round leaves are gray-green to silvery and 1 to 2 inches long. The foliage has a spicy fragrance. Vitex rotundifolia occurs on coastal sites such as sandy beaches, rocky shores, and dunes.

Similar plants: Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex)


Image gallery: 9 images
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) purple flower and green leaves in a close up plant
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) with small purple flowers nestled among numerous rounded green succulent leaves.
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) white flower close up on green leaves
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) white flower cluster nestled among soft green oval leaves
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) with green leaves and purple flower close up
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) showing thick round green leaves and small purple flower clusters.
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) with green leaves and purple flower clusters in a close up.
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) with small green leaves and clusters of light purple flower buds.
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) blue flower close up with thick greyish green rounded leaves
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) blue flower cluster alongside thick rounded leaves on short woody stems.
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) blue flower close up surrounded by thick round green leaves.
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) blue flower nestled among round green leaves on a woody stem.
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) blue flower close up surrounded by thick round green leaves
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) blue flower nestled among thick round green leaves in close proximity.
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) blue flower and thick rounded green leaves close up shot.
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) purple blue flower cluster among smooth rounded foliage with silver edges.
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) purple flower and green rounded leaves close up view
Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex) with small purple flower clusters tucked among thick green rounded leaves.


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