Lavender Spikes of the Chaste Tree

A delicate branch of a chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) reaches toward the sunlight, bearing clustered spikes of tiny, violet-blue blossoms. Bathed in soft daylight, the flowering panicle stands out against a creamy, blurred garden background, where a sunlit walkway edges past dense green foliage. At the bottom of the spray, a busy bumblebee can be seen actively foraging among the nectar-rich flowers, adding a touch of vibrant life to the Snug Harbor gardens.