Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey Tea) Soil-Wet Flower Time May

Flower Time May

This plant is a short little guy but packs a punch

With cotton candy-pink like flowers

and other threats this is a major problem for Monarch butterflies that heavily depend upon the milkweed and other native plants

thus the name Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak)

Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey Tea) Soil-Wet Flower Time MayA shrub with white "puff ball" flowers that grows in a nice clump 3' tall, great for landscaping! Could be a nice replacement or substitution for boxwood. The dried leaves of New Jersey Tea make a tea that was historically popular. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry Height 3' 4' Flower Color White Flower Time June, July Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants