Vitex 'Chicagoland Blues'

Vitex 'Chicagoland Blues' is a compact and cold hardy cultivar of Chaste Tree that features aromatic gray green foliage and spikes of rich violet blue flowers that attract pollinators throughout summer. Its shrubby form remains well behaved in northern climates and is ideal for low maintenance borders, pollinator gardens, or as a small specimen tree with tropical flair. Height & Spread: 48 - 72 in x 48 - 72 in Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall Light Requirements: Full sun Soil Preference: Well drained soils, tolerates poor fertility Watering Needs: Low to moderate once established Deer Resistance: Generally deer resistant due to aromatic foliage Native Status Originally native to southern Europe and western Asia, this cultivar is adapted for colder USDA zones and is not considered invasive in northern gardens. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Bees Highly attractive to honeybees, bumblebees, and native sweat bees with its extended midsummer bloom period. Butterflies Provides abundant n