Round-leaf Vitex, Beach Vitex
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Family: Verbenaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 8-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Hawaii, Pacific to Australia, Asia Growth Habits: Rapidly spreading shrub, up to 18 inches (45 cm) tall Watering Needs: Moderate to regular water. Propagation: |
This Vitex can be found on the Hawaian beaches at the tide line, forming extensive colonies. It has silvery aromatic leaves. Its flowers are short bluish purple spikes, about half an inch long, in summer, followed by 1/4 inch in diameter (6 mm) bluish-black fruits.
The species name "rotundifolia" comes from the Latine for "round-leaved".
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