New Jersey-tea
Ceanothus americanus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–48" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 31 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
New Jersey-tea is a compact native shrub that produces clusters of small white flowers in summer. It has a naturally rounded form and grows to a manageable 2-4 feet in both height and width, making it suitable for smaller garden spaces.
In an HOA neighborhood
New Jersey-tea is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look sparse in winter when dormant
Wildlife value
Host plant for spring azure butterfly, mottled duskywing.
The white flower clusters are excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and beetles during June and July bloom period. This shrub serves as a host plant for some native butterfly species.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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