{"product_id":"vitex-violet-mist","title":"Vitex 'Violet Mist'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitex 'Violet Mist'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graceful long blooming deciduous shrub known for its airy spikes of soft violet purple flowers that appear from midsummer into early fall. Its finely textured aromatic foliage forms a loose upright habit that brings movement and color to sunny landscapes while attracting a wide range of pollinators through the heat of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 - 15 ft x 8 - 12 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitex 'Violet Mist' is a cultivated selection of Vitex agnus castus, a species native to the Mediterranean and western Asia. It is widely used as an ornamental shrub in warm climates for its extended bloom period and strong pollinator value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts a wide range of butterflies including Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and sulphurs which feed heavily on its long blooming flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which forage continuously through the extended midsummer bloom period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws hummingbirds to its nectar rich violet flower spikes, especially during peak summer flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 6 - 10 ft apart to allow full shrub development and natural airy branching structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used in sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and low maintenance landscapes where its tall flowering spikes can provide seasonal height and color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire' (Russian Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Complements the violet tones with silvery foliage and similar drought tolerant performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides strong golden contrast during the same peak summer season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright purple spikes that layer well beneath Vitex blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings native grass texture and warm seasonal color for structural contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extends pollinator support and adds bold midsummer flower form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":46487547642017,"sku":"VITEX VIOLET MIST","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Vitex_VioletMist.png?v=1781805351","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/vitex-violet-mist","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}