New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus) Plants

A low, summer blooming native shrub with abundant clusters of small white flowers that attract numerous butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinators during bloom. An excellent plant for hot dry sites. Deer-resistant foliage.

Native to: Rare in Maine, Mid-west to Atlantic coast.

Growing conditions: Sun, dry to average.

Natural habitat: Dry rocky or sandy outcrops or slopes, meadows, prairies.

Grows up to: 3'

Blooms: Summer

Pairs well with: Shrubby St John's wort (Hypericum prolificum)