New Jersey Tea
(Ceanothus americanus)
Availability:
- Anticipated for later in the season
Height:
- 2 – 3 feet
Bloom:
- June to July
Classification:
- Native,
- Shrub
Sun:
- Full sun to part shade
Soil moisture:
- Dry to Medium
Used by:
- Honey bees (flowers),
- Native bees (flowers),
- Butterflies (flowers),
- Hummingbirds (flowers),
- Caterpillars (foliage)
Notes:
- Drought tolerant.
- Puts most of energy first couple of years into roots.
- Dried leaves supposedly used as tea substitute after Boston Tea Party.
Native Range:
