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Vitex trifolia Purpurea
Arabian LilacFamily: Lamiaceae (Formerly:Verbenaceae)
Origin: Asia to Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Prefers full sun; soil should be moist.
Similar plants:
- Gmelina macrophylla, Ephialis simplicifolia, Gmelina dalrympleana, Vitex dalrympleana, Vitex macrophylla (Grey Teak)
- Vitex agnus castus (Chaste Berry, Chasteberry, Hemptree, Agnus castus, Abraham's balm)
- Vitex glabrata (Black Currant Tree, Smooth Chastetree)
- Vitex lucens (Puriri, New Zealand Chaste tree)
- Vitex megapotamica (Taruma)
- Vitex negundo (Five-leaved Chaste Tree)
- Vitex rotundifolia (Beach Vitex, Pohinahina, Roundleaf Chastetree, Kolokolo, Kahakai)
- Vitex sp. Variegata (Variegated Arabian Lilac)
- Vitex trifolia Variegata (Variegated Arabian Lilac)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/vitex_trifolia_purpurea.htm
Purple Arabian Lilac from East Africa. A medium size, fast growing bush with woody stems and dense soft foliage, purple in full sun and with silver underneath. Pretty purple flowers from spring to fall. Can be used as a hedge or a specimen plant. Attracts lots of butterflies and bees.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
3 plants in stock
$19.95