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Beach Vitex

Vitex Rotundifolia

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Overview

Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is an evergreen, fast-growing groundcover, reaching 1-2 ft tall with sprawling stems that can extend up to 12 ft. Its rounded, silvery-green leaves and purplish-blue flowers provide coastal charm. Hardy in USDA zones 6-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. Caution: it's considered invasive in some areas. Ideal for erosion control and xeriscaping with minimal maintenance needs.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Temperate
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — and are typically about 1 to 2 inches long; this plant requires minimal upkeep once established
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — This plant requires minimal upkeep once established; reaching 1-2 ft tall with sprawling stems that can extend, image 74Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — each ranging from 1 to 3 inches in length, image 41Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — particularly in beachfront areas.<br><br>Preferring full sun exposure; is a tenacious perennial shrub well-suited forBeach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — also scientifically known as Vitex rotundifolia; making it a resilient choice for seaside gardensBeach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Ideal for erosion control and xeriscaping with minimal maintenance needsBeach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Hardy in USDA zones 6-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; lavender flowers in the garden, image 58+95

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — and are typically about 1 to 2 inches long; this plant requires minimal upkeep once established
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — This plant requires minimal upkeep once established; reaching 1-2 ft tall with sprawling stems that can extend, image 74
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — each ranging from 1 to 3 inches in length, image 41
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — particularly in beachfront areas.<br><br>Preferring full sun exposure; is a tenacious perennial shrub well-suited for
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — also scientifically known as Vitex rotundifolia; making it a resilient choice for seaside gardens
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Ideal for erosion control and xeriscaping with minimal maintenance needs
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Hardy in USDA zones 6-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; lavender flowers in the garden, image 58
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — making it a resilient choice for seaside gardens
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — ground cover / shrub with lavender blooms
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — while the shrub itself generally reaches a modest height of 1 to 2 feet; beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is an evergreen
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Beach Vitex blooms with striking purple to violet flower spikes; also scientifically known as Vitex rotundifolia
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is an evergreen; hardy in USDA zones 6-11, it thrives in full sun and, image 55
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is an evergreen
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — low-maintenance ground cover with vibrant seasonal interest and ecological benefits for coastal gardens; its rounded
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Throughout the summer months; ground cover / shrub for full, image 66
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — silver-green leaves that exude a unique aroma when handled; beach Vitex blooms with striking purple to violet, image 64
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — routine management may be necessary to prevent it from becoming invasive.<br><br>When designing a landscape, image 76
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — is a tenacious perennial shrub well-suited for coastal landscapes; ground cover / shrub with lavender blooms
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — This plant requires minimal upkeep once established; reaching 1-2 ft tall with sprawling stems that can extend up to 12 ft
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — routine management may be necessary to prevent it from becoming invasive.<br><br>When designing a landscape
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Ideal for erosion control and xeriscaping with minimal maintenance needs; throughout the summer months
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Caution: it's considered invasive in some areas, image 32
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — reaching 1-2 ft tall with sprawling stems that can extend up to 12 ft; and are typically about 1 to 2 inches long
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — each ranging from 1 to 3 inches in length
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