Southern Europe and Western Asia
This plant is currently being utilized as an ornamental plant, especially in more southern states where it can survive in less cold winters.
Common Name(s)
Chasteberry, Chastetree, Lilac chastetree, Monk's Pepper, Texas lilac
Synonym(s)
Agnus-castus robusta (Lebas) Carrière, Agnus-castus vulgaris Carrière, Vitex agnus Stokes, Vitex hybrida Moldenke, Vitex integra Medik., Vitex latifolia Mill., Vitex lupinifolia Salisb., Vitex pseudonegundo (Hausskn.) Hand.-Mazz., Vitex robusta Lebas, Vitex verticillata Lam.
Is this plant a cultivar? No
Life History: Perennial
Growth Form: shrub