Arabian Lilac
Vitex trifolia 'Purpurea'
SKU
7619
Exceptional aromatic foliage accent for warm, dry climates. Openly branching spreading shrub produces velvety leaves distinctively colored green on top with purple undersides. Produces clusters of small purple flowers at shoot tips in late summer and fall. Superior accent for xeriscape or wild gardens. Deciduous. Full sun to part shade. Moderate growth 6 to 8 ft. tall and wide.
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9 - 11 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| 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. |
| Key Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color |
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.
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