Blue Diddley Chaste Tree is a compact vase-shaped deciduous shrub with dense fragrant lance-like foliage. Long panicles of fragrant blue flowers bloom through summer and are highly attractive to butterflies and bees. Flowers best withfull sun and moist well-drained soils.
Type:
Shrub, Tree
Height:
3' - 6'
Spread:
3’ - 6'
Spacing:
5'
USDA Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Culture:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:
Blue
Season of Interest:
Summer
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Prune as wanted in spring to promote blooms. Leaf spot and root rot are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
