Vitex rubro-aurantiaca
Vitex rubro-aurantiaca is a shrub belonging to the Lamiaceae family, categorized as an ornamental plant. It requires full sun and medium watering, suitable for USDA zones 5-9. This shrub can reach a height of 1.5–3 meters and blooms with purple and blue flowers from July to September. It prefers loamy, sandy, and chalky soils.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
1.5–3 m
Spread
1.5–2.5 m
Zones
5–9
Flower colors
Plant in a location with full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage flowering.
Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.