New Jersey tea is a compact, deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It is known for being hardy, low-maintenance, and having great ecological value. Deep-green, toothed leaves and airy clusters of tiny white flowers in late spring attract bees and butterflies, followed by distinctive three-lobed seed capsules eaten by songbirds.
Adapted to dry, well-drained soils and sunny sites, it tolerates rocky slopes and prairie edges and fixes nitrogen through a symbiotic relationship with the soil bacteria Frankia.
Container size: 3-gal
Sun: Full Sun
Moisture: Medium-Dry
Maximum height: 2-3 ft
Maximum Spread: 3-5 ft
Region of Origin: Eastern USA
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