Prairie Redroot

Ceanothus herbaceus

Prairie Redroot
Jersey Tea
Rhamnaceae
Ceanothus
Ceanothus herbaceus
Rafinesque
MB, ON, QC
Ceanothus herbaceus var. pubescens
Ceanothus ovatus
Ceanothus ovatus var. pubescens
Ceanothus pubescens
Characteristics
Shrub
Deciduous
Sun
Sand, Loam
Calciphile
Dry, Normal
Yes
No
No
No
Habitat Considerations
Boreal Shield, Mixedwood Plains
Woodland, Savannah, Forest Edge, Prairie/Meadow/Field, Alvar
Design Considerations
60 cm
90 cm
Apr - Jul
White/Cream
Yes
No
Brown
Mottled Duskywing
No
No
No
No
No
No
Birds, Butterflies, Butterfly Larvae
No
Conservation Status
Interesting Tidbits
The Ceanothus genus can fix nitrogen from the atmosphere.

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