Delta Blues Chaste Tree is a dwarf upright-spreading deciduous tree or multi-branched shrub with dense fragrant dark-green lance-like foliage. The long panicles of fragrant dark blue-purple flowers open midsummer on new growth. Flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees. Flowers best with full sun and moist well-drained soils. Delta Blues is salt and drought tolerant.
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| Height: | 8' - 10' | 
| Spread: | 8’ - 10' | 
| Spacing: | 8' | 
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 6 - 9 | 
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| Bloom Color: | Purple | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Water regularly.  Prune as wanted in spring to promote blooms.  Leaf spot and root rot are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maiden Grass, Lilac, Spirea
IMAGE: Photo by Elizabeth, Chaste tree, Vitex agnus-castus
 
   
             
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
  
 
    
  
