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Vitex 'Delta Blues'
Vitex 'Delta Blues'

Vitex 'Delta Blues'

$28.95

Vitex 'Delta Blues' is a compact selection of chaste tree prized for its spikes of deep violet blue flowers and refined aromatic foliage. Blooming through summer when many shrubs begin to slow down, it provides long lasting color, excellent pollinator activity, and a manageable size well suited for modern landscapes.

Height & Spread: 4 - 6 ft x 4 - 6 ft

Bloom Time: Summer

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Average to well drained soil

Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

Cultivated selection of a species native to parts of Asia and the Mediterranean region. While not native to North America, it is valued for its adaptability, long bloom season, and strong pollinator appeal.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Attracts a wide variety of butterflies including Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and sulphurs which visit the abundant flower spikes throughout summer.

Bees

  • Highly attractive to native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which gather nectar from the densely packed blooms.

Hummingbirds

  • Hummingbirds frequently visit the colorful flower spikes for nectar during the peak bloom period.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 4 - 6 ft apart to allow plants to develop a full rounded form with good air circulation.

Landscape Placement

  • Excellent for sunny foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders, pollinator gardens, and focal points where its long season of bloom can be fully appreciated.

Companion Plants

  • Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Provides strong vertical structure that complements the shrub's upright flower spikes.
  • Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Echoes the cool flower tones while thriving in similar sunny well drained conditions.
  • Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' (Switchgrass) - Adds seasonal foliage color and upright texture around the base of the plant.
  • Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Extends the display of violet blue flowers and attracts additional pollinators.
  • Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower) - Contributes bold summer blooms and strong pollinator value in companion plantings.

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