Scientific Name
Vitex rotundifolia
Common Name
Round-leaf vitex

Hardiness Zones: 6b to 10
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: --
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types including clay and sand; does well in beachfront sites
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 6 to 15 feet
Texture: --
Form: Sprawling, spreading
Flower/Fruit: Bluish purple flowers in summer
Foliage: Round dark gray-green leaves; whitish gray on underside
Comments: Salt spray and drought tolerant; spreads by runners; has become very invasive in some coastal settings - not recommended for coastal landscapes
Cultivars: --
   



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