Very tolerant of drought, has a very sweet smelling flower and exploding seed heads! One of a handful of woody plants from the native prairie. The white flowers on the 4th of July are spectacular, especially when planted in large masses. Does best in full sun. The dried leaves actually make a very good tea. Though the plant is not a legume, it fixes nitrogen in the soil. New Jersey tea is also known as "red root" for the dye that can be made from its roots. Protection from rabbits should be provided the first year.

Environment:  Xeric  Dry/Mesic  Mesic  Wet/Mesic  Hydric

Exposure:  Shade  Part Shade  Morning Sun  Full Sun

Bloom Period:  Spring  Summer  Fall