Vitex trifolia 'Fascination' (Purple-Leaf Vitex )
Botanical Information
| Genus | Vitex |
| Species | trifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Fascination' |
| Synonyms | Vitex trifolia 'Purpurea' |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Vitex trifolia is originally native to a wide region from southern Asia to Australia and to Fiji and Polynesia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A shrub or small tree growing 2 - 3 metres tall. |
| Landscape | Container, hedge or screen. |
| Cultivation | Grows in full sun to partial sun and shade areas, in many types of soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | Green with purple undersides. |
| Flower Description | Small lavender flowers during the warmer months. |
Photographs
Vitex trifolia 'Fascination', form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Vitex trifolia 'Fascination', leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Vitex trifolia 'Fascination', flower, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.