New Jersey Tea Seeds - Heirloom Flower Plant for Home Gardens

New Jersey Tea is a compact native deciduous shrub with clusters of small white flowers and deep green leaves. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil, making it suitable for native gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Features

• Native North American flowering shrub
• Produces clusters of small white flowers
• Compact, rounded growth habit
• Suitable for borders and native gardens
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Tolerates dry conditions once established
• Grows in full sun to partial shade

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ceanothus americanus
• Common Name (US): New Jersey Tea
• Seed Type / Variety: New Jersey Tea Flowering Shrub Seeds
• Growth Habit: Deciduous perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 4–8
• Planting Season: Fall or spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Fall or spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 2–8 weeks; seeds may require cold and warm stratification
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 3–5 feet tall and wide
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 3–5 feet apart