Redroot, New Jersey Tea Redroot
Four inch long, deep green leaves with hairy, gray reverse tightly pack this branchy plant to form a dense, compact, spreading plant that pushes flower stalks from leaf bases on the upper ends of branches in early May. Tiny white flowers cluster on these stalks in late May filling the garden with sweet fragrance and attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Color: White Shades
Height: 3-4 Feet
Spread: 3-4 Feet
Zone: 4-8
- Leaves were used as tea substitute during Revolutionary War
- Easy to grow
- Drought tolerant
- Sweet flowers
- Dense, tight form
- Yellow twigs for winter interest
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
- Thrives in a sunny, well-drained location
