We love chaste trees for their ability to take tough conditions (heat, drought, full sun), but they normally get very large. This butterfly and bumblebee magnet is shrub size, with sterile flowers (so no weedy seedlings to worry about). Deciduous.
Accent, Border, Container, Hedge, Low Hedge, Mass planting, Privacy Planting
Plant Type
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Exposure
Full sun
Special Feature
Attracts Pollinators, Heat Tolerance, Water-wise
Feature
Large lavender flowers on dark stems
Flowering Season
Summer
Summertime Blues™ Plant Care
Water Needs
Low Water Once Established/Water-wise
Fertilizer
Fertilize yearly in spring
Pruning
Shape in late winter
Soil
Tolerates a wide range
Planting Instructions
1. Dig in your native soil a hole as deep and wide as the container. We recommend planting in native soil for best acclimation.
2. Fill the hole with water and thoroughly water the new plant; allow both to drain.
3. Gently place the plant on its side and remove the pot. Place your hand on the bottom of the plant and put it in the hole.
4. Return native soil around the root ball, wetting and gently tamping down.
5. To complete, create a shallow trench around the base of the plant to contain the water when watering.
6. Mulch 1–2” deep around the plant, avoiding the area closest to the stem.