Shrubs
Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek'
Shoal Creek chaste tree
Long spikes of violet-blue flowers rise above divided green leaves in summer, drawing bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. This large shrub can die back in cold winters and regrow from the base. Give it a sunny position with space for a broad seasonal display.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- Height: 10–15 ft.; often 4–7 ft. after winter dieback · Spread: 4–12 ft.
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 6–9
- Bloom
- Violet-blue; summer
Sizes & prices
- #1512" Beautiful Clusters of blue flowers late summer that last for ever!.$124.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Very tolerant once established.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Keep in mind: North Carolina Extension notes potential to spread beyond cultivation; monitor seedlings and remove spent seed heads where spread is a concern.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Deciduous.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring; flowers form on new growth.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden PlantFinder · MBG PlantFinder public online-use grant; exact caption/direct link required
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.