Is Beach Vitex safe for pets?

Yes, Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Beach Vitex easy to care for?

Beach Vitex has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Beach Vitex grow indoors?

Beach Vitex is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Beach Vitex (Vitex Rotundifolia) is a perennial shrub in the Lamiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Vitex rotundifolia is a prostrate to sprawling woody shrub native to seashores in East Asia, known for its round leaves and purple-blue flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Beach Vitex

Vitex Rotundifolia

Vitex rotundifolia is a prostrate to sprawling woody shrub native to seashores in East Asia, known for its round leaves and purple-blue flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, pollinator attraction

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Beach Vitex

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Prune

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Fertilize

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Repot

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Lamiaceae

Genus:Vitex