Herbal Tea Garden Seeds - Herbal Plant

Herbal Tea Garden Plant is a hardy evergreen shrub grown for its fresh green leaves used to produce traditional teas including green tea, black tea, and herbal infusions. Botanically known as Camellia sinensis, this versatile plant is ideal for home tea gardens, edible landscapes, and container cultivation. It features glossy green foliage and delicate white blossoms, making it both ornamental and highly useful for wellness-focused gardens.

Features

• Produces leaves for green, black, and herbal teas
• Evergreen ornamental shrub
• Ideal for herbal tea gardens and containers
• Fragrant white flowers during blooming season
• Suitable for warm temperate and subtropical climates
• Long-living perennial plant
• Can be pruned for compact growth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis
• Common Name (US): Tea Plant, Herbal Tea Garden Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Beverage Crop Shrub
• Growth Habit: Evergreen woody shrub
• USDA Zones: 7-9
• Planting Season: Spring or Early Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round (in suitable climates)
• Sowing Season: March-June
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March, April, May, June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days; warm, moist, well-drained acidic soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full sun (prefers filtered light)
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil (pH 4.5–6.0)
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Plant Size: 3-6 feet tall (can be maintained smaller by pruning)
• Plant Spacing: 3-5 feet apart