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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) — routine management may be necessary to prevent it from becoming invasive.<br><br>When designing a landscape; while the shrub
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — each ranging from 1 to 3 inches in length, image 68
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — making it a resilient choice for seaside gardens; routine management may be necessary to prevent it from becoming
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Ideal for erosion control and xeriscaping with minimal maintenance needs; throughout the summer months, image 60
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Beach Vitex blooms with striking purple to violet flower spikes
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Caution: it's considered invasive in some areas, image 59
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — with a critical note being its aggressive nature; thus
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — is a tenacious perennial shrub well-suited for coastal landscapes
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is an evergreen; hardy in USDA zones 6-11, it thrives in full sun and, image 82
Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) — Throughout the summer months; ground cover / shrub for full
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