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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

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) — lavender flowers in the garden
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — with sprawling stems that can extend upwards of 12 to 15 feet wide
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — This plant requires minimal upkeep once established
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — particularly in beachfront areas.<br><br>Preferring full sun exposure; is a tenacious perennial shrub, image 71
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — consider the potential space Beach Vitex may occupy and its ability to propagate, image 77
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — lavender flowers in the garden; silver-green leaves that exude a unique aroma when handled
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — This plant showcases rounded; ideal for erosion control and xeriscaping with minimal maintenance needs, image 63
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — ground cover / shrub with lavender blooms; particularly in beachfront areas.<br><br>Preferring full sun exposure, image 80
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — ground cover / shrub with lavender blooms; particularly in beachfront areas.<br><br>Preferring full sun exposure
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — lavender flowers in the garden; silver-green leaves that exude a unique aroma when handled, image 79
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — consider the potential space Beach Vitex may occupy and its ability to propagate, image 50
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Beach Vitex thrives in well-drained soils and is highly tolerant of salt spray; with sprawling stems that can, image 72
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — while the shrub itself generally reaches a modest height of 1 to 2 feet
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Beach Vitex thrives in well-drained soils and is highly tolerant of salt spray
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — consider the potential space Beach Vitex may occupy and its ability to propagate
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Beach Vitex thrives in well-drained soils and is highly tolerant of salt spray; with sprawling stems that can extend upwards
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — silver-green leaves that exude a unique aroma when handled; beach Vitex blooms with striking purple to violet flower spikes
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — while the shrub itself generally reaches a modest height of 1 to 2 feet; beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is an, image 70
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — ground cover / shrub for full; low-maintenance ground cover with vibrant seasonal interest and ecological benefits for
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — silver-green leaves that exude a unique aroma when handled
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — making it a resilient choice for seaside gardens; routine management may be necessary to prevent it from becoming, image 73
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — is a tenacious perennial shrub well-suited for coastal landscapes; ground cover / shrub with lavender blooms, image 62
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — low-maintenance ground cover with vibrant seasonal interest and ecological benefits for coastal gardens
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — with sprawling stems that can extend upwards of 12 to 15 feet wide; with a critical note being its aggressive nature; thus
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