New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus Americanus) is a perennial shrub in the Rhamnaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Ceanothus americanus is a low, upright, deciduous shrub known commonly as New Jersey Tea. It typically grows to about 3 feet tall and has clusters of fragrant creamy white flowers.