Arabian Lilac
Vitex trifolia 'Purpurea'
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | VI-teks try-FOH-lee-a pur-PUR-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer and Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | 9 |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Kohuhu (Pittosporum); Rose (Rosa); Loropetalum (Loropetalum); Bottlebrush (Callistemon) |
Provide a site with loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in early spring. Prune only as needed to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant