New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) is a structural plant with white blooms from early to mid-summer. They prefer mesic to dry soil in sun to part sun where they can grow to be 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide. They are a good choice for structural plants on slopes and banks. Companion plants include Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) and Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia).
Maintenance
When needed, prune in dormant season. Any dead or diseased wood should be removed.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Most Soils Height
Medium Spacing
3 to 5 feet Category
Structural Attracts
Bees,
Birds,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Bloom Time
May,
June,
July Bloom Color
White Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter Sociability
Individuals, Groups up to 5