Native New Jersey Tea Seeds (Pure Ceanothus americanus)

$5.00

New Jersey Tea is a fairly compact native shrub that produces clouds of fragrant white flowers each summer, attracting butterflies, native bees, and countless other pollinators. New Jersey Tea is an important host plant for native butterflies such as Spring Azure and Mottled Duskywing, making it an important addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Its deep roots and glossy foliage make it an excellent choice for adding beauty, structure, and ecological value to sunny landscapes. Exceptionally drought tolerant once established, New Jersey Tea thrives in prairies, pollinator gardens, and Xeriscape Gardens with very little care. Plant it once and enjoy a resilient native shrub that supports wildlife season after season.

Some of the wildlife this native plant supports:

Native Butterflies
Native Bees
Bumble Bees
Native Pollinators
Beneficial Insects
Moths

Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3–8
Sunlight:

Full Sun
Partial Sun

Soil Moisture:

Dry
Medium-Dry

Soil Type:

Sand
Loam
Gravel
Rocky

Drought Tolerance: Excellent Drought Tolerance
Deer Resistance: Generally Deer Resistant

Bloom Color:

White

Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Plant Spacing: 3–4 feet
Bloom Months:

June
July

Root Type: Taproot

Ecological Benefits:

Caterpillar Host Plant
Butterfly Nectar Plant
Native Bee Forage
Bumble Bee Forage
Beneficial Insect Habitat

Best Sowing Time:

Spring After Seed Preparation

Seed Preparation: Warm Stratification, Then 60 Days Cold Stratification
Planting Depth: Plant 1/4" Deep
Expected First Bloom: Usually the Third Growing Season