New Jersey Tea Shrub Seeds
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Add native charm and ecological value to your garden with New Jersey Tea Shrub Seeds — a compact, hardy shrub treasured for its fragrant, fluffy white flower clusters and deep green foliage. These premium-quality seeds yield drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly plants that attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects, making them a favorite for wildlife gardens and naturalized landscapes. With high germination rates and adaptability to a variety of soils, this low-maintenance shrub is a great option for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
New Jersey Tea is not only beautiful but also historically significant — once used as a tea substitute during the American Revolution. Whether you're planting for beauty, biodiversity, or a touch of history, these seeds offer a rewarding experience from seed to bloom. Grow your own native treasure and enjoy its lasting beauty season after season!




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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial Shrub
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Growth Habit
Compact Rounded
Flavor Profile
Earthy Herbal
Plant Characteristics
White Flower Clusters
Use
Tea, Ornamental
Growing Conditions
Dry, Sandy Soil
Harvest Advantages
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
New Jersey Tea Shrub Seeds
Ceanothus Americans
Seed Names
New Jersey Tea, Redroot
Seed Type
Native, Heirloom
New Jersey Tea is a hardy native shrub known for its clusters of fragrant white flowers and its historic use as a tea substitute during the American Revolution. It’s drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and valuable for pollinators and native landscapes.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/4 inch
Sowing Method
Stratify, Then Direct Sow
Plant Spacing
24–36 inches
Days to Maturity
90–120 Days
Soil Preparation
Loose, Well-Drained
Hardiness Zones
4–8
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 20 sq ft
500
Up to 100 sq ft
1000
Up to 200 sq ft