Vitex agnus-castus 'Ruth' (Ruth Chastetree)

The Vitex agnus-castus 'Ruth', commonly known as the Ruth Chastetree, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Verbenaceae family. It features aromatic, palmately compound leaves with lance-shaped leaflets. In summer, the plant is covered in stunning spikes of fragrant lilac-blue flowers that attract butterflies and bees. The Ruth Chastetree can reach a height of 8-12 feet and has a spread of 6-8 feet.