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'  | 
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 Spread:  | 
 8’ - 10'  | 
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 Spacing:  | 
 8'  | 
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 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