Vitex agnus-castus it is a shrub native in South Europe from Mediteranean area.
Common Names: Agnus Castus, Chaste-tree, Chaste-berry, Monk's Pepper.
Some photos of one grown in Beeville, Tx. Photos taken in May, 2011.
Growth habit:
Flower:
Leaf
Bark
Notice:
1. On the other shrub, I seen and flowers with a general shape a little different
2. I read that the color range can be from violet to blue, or deep purple. I found mentioned and a form with white flowers.
3. Problems or perhaps some dried flowers need to be removed? (not very much like this, just a few)
4. Attracts bees, bumble bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
I could not photograph hummingbirds, but I have seen. They came very close to me while photograph flowers
, but did not want to stay available to the photographer.
