Vitex trifolia 'Purpurea' (Simpleleaf chaste tree 'Purpurea')

Other names: Purple Arabian lilac , Arabian lilac 'Purpurea', Indian lilac 'Purpurea', Coastal vitex 'Purpurea', Three-leaved chaste tree 'Purpurea'

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Performs best in light, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position sheltered from cold, drying winds. Tolerates drought once established. Tolerates salt spray and saline soil. Will not tolerate water-logged soil. Considered an invasive species in some introduced areas. Evergreen to -2C (28F).

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Sub-Tropical, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Wallside and trellises, Greenhouse, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Rounded, Open branches

Native to

Australia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Southern Asia, Eastern Africa, Pacific Islands

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flowers and foliage are fragrant.

Toxicity

Known to trigger various allergic reactions including respiratory problems, dizziness, headache, and nausea.

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