Arabian Lilac
Formats
Widely used as an ornamental plant for hedges or for growing in pots and containers. Perfect in Mediterranean coastal gardens or in cities for their tolerance to pollution.
3-6m tall shrub with grayish-green oval leaves, perennial in warm areas and deciduous in cold areas. Small mauve flowers that are very attractive to butterflies. Fast growing.
Pruning is advisable to achieve more vigor in the plant and before new shoots begin.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Cottage garden, Singular, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Pollution tolerant, Hedge
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Mauve |
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| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, Summer |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Deciduous, Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Purple |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Vitex trifolia purpurea |
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| Wildlife | Butterflies |
When to plant?
| Planting period | March, April, May, June, October, November, Spring, Autumn |
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Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Cottage garden, Singular, Low maintenance garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Pollution tolerant, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | Acid to neutral |
| Soil type | Sand |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-5ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean |
Care
| Watering | Moderate |
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