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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
VITEX agnus-castus
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Verbenaceae |
| Origin: | South western Asia: riverbanks, wet areas. |
| Special Features: | Blooms from one-year shoots when protected in winter. Cut back before covering for winter. Aromatic scent. Attractive for butterflies and other pollinators. Decorative solitary and architectural plant. Salt-tolerant. |
| Historical: | Traditional medicinal herb. |
| Basic Colour: | (blue) |
| Flower Colour: | bright blue |
| Natural Flowering Period: | September - October |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z6 - Z10
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| Foliage: | Compound, narrow, hemp-like, dull, green. |
| Height with Flowers: | 100 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 85 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | well-drained / average |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | medicinal plant |
| Usage: | patio plant / suitable for cutting |
| Portion weight: | 0.3 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 7.40741 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
135 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
25 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(20) To obtain best germination results, seeds need temperatures of +22°C [72°F] or more. Moderate, but constant humidity is very important. Gunnera, however, prefers very moist (not wet) and warm (+24 to +30°C) [75 to 86°F] conditions.
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| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Light (100-150 ppm) |
