Vitex agnus-castus
£2.50
Chaste tree. An aromatic medium shrub from Southern Europe, growing to 3 m (10 ft) high, sometimes more. The fruits and seeds are used as a pepper substitute and the leaves as a spice. The leaves are also used medicinally. Branches are used for basketry and the bush is a bee plant. Likes a well-drained soil and full sun; hardy to -15°C. Stratification: ND. Number of seeds: 50.
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Description
Chaste tree. An aromatic medium shrub from Southern Europe, growing to 3 m (10 ft) high, sometimes more. The fruits and seeds are used as a pepper substitute and the leaves as a spice. The leaves are also used medicinally. Branches are used for basketry and the bush is a bee plant. Likes a well-drained soil and full sun; hardy to -15°C. Stratification: ND