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Flip Side Chaste Tree

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Flip Side Chaste Tree (Vitex trifolia x agnus-castus 'Bailtexone')

Flip Side Chaste Tree (Vitex trifolia x agnus-castus 'Bailtexone') is a bold, sun-loving shrub known for its vibrant purple flower spikes, aromatic foliage, and distinctive two-toned leaves - deep green on top and silvery-purple underneath. This hybrid vitex combines fast growth, drought tolerance, and a long bloom season, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, focal point plantings, and hot, dry landscapes where color and resilience are key.

Distinctive Features

'Flip Side' stands out with its eye-catching foliage: each lance-shaped leaflet has a green upper surface and a striking purple underside, visible when the wind stirs its open, airy canopy. From midsummer through fall, long panicles of fragrant, violet-purple flowers rise above the foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This fast-growing shrub typically reaches 6 to 8 feet tall and wide, forming a rounded, vase-like shape that adds movement and texture to sunny borders.

Growing Conditions

  • Sun Exposure: Full sun is essential for best flowering and compact growth.
  • Soil: Well-drained soil is critical; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils.
  • Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established.
  • Humidity: Thrives in hot, dry regions; good airflow helps in more humid climates.
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9; behaves as a dieback shrub in Zone 7 but returns reliably in spring.

Ideal Uses

  • Focal Point Plantings: Unique foliage and colorful blooms provide strong seasonal impact.
  • Pollinator Gardens: Nectar-rich flowers support bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
  • Mixed Shrub Borders: Pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and drought-tolerant perennials.
  • Cut Flower Gardens: Long flower spikes add height and fragrance to summer arrangements.
  • Coastal and Xeric Landscapes: Excellent choice for windy, dry, or sandy sites.

Low Maintenance Care

Flip Side Chaste Tree is a fast-growing, low-care shrub that thrives with minimal attention. It benefits from pruning to maintain shape and promote fuller blooming.

  • Watering: Water regularly during establishment; afterward, water only during extended droughts.
  • Pruning: Prune in early spring to shape or control size; blooms on new wood.
  • Fertilizing: Apply a light dose of balanced fertilizer in spring if needed.
  • Pest and Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to pests and disease; deer resistant.
  • Winter Care: In Zone 7, treat as a dieback shrub and prune to the ground in early spring; regrows vigorously.

Why Choose Flip Side Chaste Tree?

Flip Side Chaste Tree combines ornamental beauty, pollinator value, and exceptional durability, making it an ideal solution for hot, dry gardens that need color, texture, and seasonal energy.

  • Two-Toned Foliage: Purple undersides add unexpected color and dimension.
  • Fragrant Purple Blooms: Long flower spikes attract pollinators and offer summer-long color.
  • Drought and Heat Tolerant: Perfect for low-water, full-sun conditions.
  • Fast Growing: Quickly fills space and creates seasonal impact.
  • Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care and routine spring pruning.

For showy blooms, unique foliage, and tough performance, Flip Side Chaste Tree (Vitex trifolia x agnus-castus 'Bailtexone') is a dynamic addition to sunny landscapes and pollinator-friendly plantings.

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