Ceanothus sanguineus
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Also known as Oregon Tea Tree, Red Stem Ceanothus (Ceanothus sanguineum) is an upright shrub with fragrant white flowers that emerge from late spring to midsummer, providing vital, late season food for pollinators. Typically growing in dry forest clearings, this native plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. The seeds are also used by birds and small mammals.
Classification: Perennial
Key Characteristics: Small white flowers
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Dry to moist soil
Ease of Growing: Moderate
Growth Rate: Slow
Bloom Time: June
Spreads: By seed
Benefits: Wildlife, Pollinators, Beneficial insects, On Portland Plant List, Hummingbirds
Edible: Yes
Mature Height: 3–10 feet
Mature Width: 10 feet
