Queen Bee® Vitex

Queen Bee® Vitex is a heat-loving flowering shrub with vivid lavender flower spikes that begin in mid-June and rebloom through summer. It stays lower and broader than a traditional chastetree, maturing about five to six feet tall and seven to nine feet wide. Pollinators visit the long-lasting flowers heavily, making this a strong choice for sunny hedges, focal plantings, and large pollinator borders. Plant it in full sun and well-drained soil; once established, it handles Southern heat and periods of drought very well.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Vitex agnus-castus 'Bailtexthree' QUEEN BEE® PP35,259
• Light: Full sun
• USDA zones: 6–9
• Mature height: 5–6 ft
• Mature width: 7–9 ft
• Foliage: Deciduous; aromatic green palmate foliage
• Flower or feature: Vibrant lavender flower spikes
• Bloom season: Mid-June with repeat bloom through summer
• Water: Low to average once established; well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Rounded, broad and spreading
• Landscape uses: Flowering hedge, focal point, pollinator garden, large border, cut flowers
• Deer tolerance: Listed as deer resistant by the breeder; not deer-proof

South Carolina garden note: Excellent for hot, sunny Zone 8b landscapes. Allow for its broad mature spread and avoid wet soil.

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care. Availability changes with nursery inventory.