Description
Vitex Chaste Tree or Chaste Berry – Flowering Shrub for Pollinators
Enhance your garden with the beauty and benefits of Vitex agnus-castus, also known as the Chaste Tree or Chasteberry. This fast-growing deciduous shrub features fragrant lavender-blue flower spikes that bloom from summer to fall, attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Native to the Mediterranean, Vitex thrives in hot, sunny climates and is drought-tolerant once established.
More than just a pretty landscape plant, Vitex has been traditionally used for centuries to support women’s hormonal health, particularly for PMS, menopause, and fertility. The small aromatic berries are often harvested and dried for use in natural supplements and herbal remedies.
- Common Names: Chaste Tree, Chasteberry, Monk’s Pepper
- USDA Zones: 6–10
- Long-blooming, bee- and butterfly-friendly flowers
- Beautiful ornamental shrub for hedges or specimen planting
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
- Traditional use for female hormone balance and wellness
- Deer-resistant and heat-tolerant
- Light Requirements: Full sun