{"product_id":"vitex-chaste-tree-texas-lilac-20-seeds","title":"Vitex (Chaste Tree – Texas Lilac) – 20 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a splash of cool blue to the hot summer garden with our Vitex seeds. Also known as Chaste Tree or Texas Lilac, this beautiful heirloom shrub is prized for its long, elegant spikes of fragrant, lavender-blue flowers that bloom all summer long. It is incredibly tough, thriving in heat and drought conditions that cause other plants to struggle. A true magnet for pollinators, the flowers will be covered in happy bees and butterflies. Vitex also has a rich history as an important herb in traditional wellness practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ What you'll love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLong, elegant spires of beautiful, lavender-blue flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn absolute magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn incredibly tough, heat-loving, and drought-tolerant shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA historic medicinal herb with a long history of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Seed details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15 feet (can be pruned to size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3 years to first bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Growing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoaking \u0026amp; Stratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e To plant in the spring, soak seeds for 24 hours, then place in a moist medium for a 90-day cold stratification in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 1\/16 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space or thin plants to 10-15 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers average, well-draining soil. Does not require rich soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Our seed packets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessionally designed and made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eResealable for convenient, long-term storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes full, detailed growing instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCustom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🚚 Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFlat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTracking is included with every order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44519046873228,"sku":"VITEX1","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/5501\/7100\/files\/vitex-chaste-tree-texas-lilac-vitex-agnus-castus-20-seeds-seed-packet-seed-therapy-2797255.png?v=1758598136","url":"https:\/\/kitchenandmetal.com\/products\/vitex-chaste-tree-texas-lilac-20-seeds","provider":"Kitchen + Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}