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Vitex 'Queen Bee'
Vitex 'Queen Bee'

Vitex 'Queen Bee'

$28.95

Vitex 'Queen Bee' is a fast growing ornamental shrub known for its long panicles of soft lavender purple flowers that appear from mid to late summer. Its aromatic finely divided foliage creates a light airy texture while the upright branching habit makes it a standout feature shrub in sunny landscapes.

Height & Spread: 8 - 12 ft x 6 - 10 ft

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well drained soil

Watering Needs: Low once established

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This plant is a cultivated selection of Vitex agnus castus, a species native to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia. 'Queen Bee' is selected for improved flower density and strong ornamental performance in warm climates.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Bees

  • A powerful nectar source for native bees and honeybees which are drawn heavily to its long summer bloom period.

Butterflies

  • Attracts a wide range of butterflies including Swallowtails, Monarchs, and sulfurs which feed on the abundant flower spikes.

Hummingbirds

  • Frequently visited by hummingbirds which are drawn to the nectar rich blooms throughout the peak flowering season.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 6 - 10 ft apart to allow full shrub development and airflow between plants.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal as a specimen shrub or informal hedge in sunny borders where its tall flower spikes can be appreciated at peak bloom.

Companion Plants

  • Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Adds strong vertical structure that complements the airy flower spikes.
  • Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Extends seasonal color with bright golden blooms in late summer.
  • Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Coneflower) - Provides strong pollinator support and contrasting upright flower form.
  • Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Echoes the lavender tones and enhances drought tolerant planting schemes.
  • Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Adds dense purple flower spikes for layered summer color.

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