Ceanothus Americanus - New Jersey Tea

Deciduous shrub that is native to eastern and central North America, low growing with a rounded crown and typically grows to 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide. In early summer it is covered with fragrant clusters of creamy white flowers. excellent choice for rocky hillsides and slopes

A host plant for Spring Azure and Summer Azure butterflies, New Jersey Tea is also attractive to hummingbirds, which eat the tiny insects that busily pollinate the small flowers. The name New Jersey Tea was coined during the American Revolution because its leaves were used as a substitute for imported tea.

Height: 2-3 ft

Sun: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water: Medium to dry

Bloom color: White

Bloom time: June, July, August