Shoal Creek Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus ‘Shoal Creek’), is a lovely deciduous shrub known for its long blooming season, disease-resistant foliage, and vibrant blue-violet flowers. It features sage-scented, grayish-green palmate leaves with five to seven leaflets. The silvery undersides of the leaves flicker in the wind, creating a delightful effect. The spectacular sprays of fragrant flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees from summer to fall. ‘Shoal Creek’ grows with a dense, upright habit and can reach heights of 4-15 feet (120-450 cm) and widths of 4-12 feet (120-360 cm). It can be trained as a large shrub or small multi-trunked tree. In colder winter areas, it may die back to the ground but often regrows from the roots the following year. This versatile plant thrives in full sun, tolerates partial shade, and is drought-tolerant once established. It’s perfect for specimen planting in gardens, borders, and even as a small patio tree. Plus, it’s deer-resistant and salt-tolerant!