Ceanothus herbaceus (Inland New Jersey tea)

Cultivation

Best grown in well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Tolerates dappled shade. Drought tolerant once established. Resents root disturbance so plant out in final position when small. May die back completely in winter in the coldest areas of its growing range. Grows at elevations from 80-300m (25-980'). A host plant for numerous butterfly species. Birds eat the seeds and use this shrub for cover and nesting. The roots are used for red dye.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Drought Tolerant, Prairie planting, Woodland

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Compact, Upright

Native to

Eastern North America, Central North America, Southeastern United States, Eastern Canada, Northern Mexico

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic