New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus americanus

Native to: All of New England

Life cycle: Perennial Shrub

Light: Full/Partial Sun

Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry

Height: 2-3’
Spacing: 18-36”

Blooms: June-August
Bloom Color: White

Natural Habitat: Disturbance-prone habitats like barrens or sandplains; talus and rocky slopes

Benefits: Pollinator Favorite, Bird Favorite, Host Plant (eg. Azures), Drought Tolerant, Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Edible

“This tidy, charismatic shrub blooms in midsummer, attracting bees and butterflies. It grows best in sandy or rocky well-draining sites, and will suffer with too much moisture or soil compaction. Adapted to withstand wildfires and aggressive herbivory.”

– Native Plant Trust

“Being a prairie plant with exceptionally deep roots, New Jersey redroot is well adapted to persist after fires. The plant fixes nitrogen through its symbiosis with bacteria.”

– GoBotany