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Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

New Jersey Tea is a tough, adaptable native shrub with pretty white fluffy lilac-shaped flowers in June and July. The flowers have a lovely delicate fragrance.  The fruits of Ceanothus americanus are subtle but interesting 3-sided capsules and the seeds are consumed by turkeys and quail.  It does very well in seashore settings and dry sites.  The name New Jersey Tea was coined during the American Revolution because its leaves were used as a substitute for imported tea.

Height

4 Feet

Spread

4 Feet

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone

4
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Fragrant - Flower
Native
Native - Straight Species
Rain Garden Plants
Soil Conditions
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Summer
Exposure
Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Sun
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
Green
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