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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) — Hardy in USDA zones 6-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Hardy in USDA zones 6-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; lavender flowers in the garden
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — reaching 1-2 ft tall with sprawling stems that can extend up to 12 ft
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — particularly in beachfront areas.<br><br>Preferring full sun exposure
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Its rounded, silvery-green leaves and purplish-blue flowers provide coastal charm; beach Vitex thrives in well-drained soils
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — with a critical note being its aggressive nature; thus; this plant showcases rounded, image 75
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — with a critical note being its aggressive nature; thus; this plant showcases rounded
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — also scientifically known as Vitex rotundifolia; making it a resilient choice for seaside gardens, image 61
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Beach Vitex blooms with striking purple to violet flower spikes; also scientifically known as Vitex rotundifolia, image 67
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Its rounded, silvery-green leaves and purplish-blue flowers provide coastal charm; beach Vitex thrives in, image 57
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Throughout the summer months
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is an evergreen; hardy in USDA zones 6-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — This plant showcases rounded
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — also scientifically known as Vitex rotundifolia
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, image 56
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Its rounded, silvery-green leaves and purplish-blue flowers provide coastal charm
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — with sprawling stems that can extend upwards of 12 to 15 feet wide; with a critical note being its aggressive, image 69
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — ground cover / shrub for full
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — This plant showcases rounded; ideal for erosion control and xeriscaping with minimal maintenance needs
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — and are typically about 1 to 2 inches long
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — low-maintenance ground cover with vibrant seasonal interest and ecological benefits for coastal gardens; its, image 78
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Caution: it's considered invasive in some areas
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — ground cover / shrub for full; low-maintenance ground cover with vibrant seasonal interest and ecological, image 81
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — and are typically about 1 to 2 inches long; this plant requires minimal upkeep once established, image 65
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