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

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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