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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Western North America

Native

Introduced

Ceanothus sanguineusCeanothus sanguineus

Red Stem Ceanothus, Redstem Ceanothus

In Stock: 0.538 lb (Total:0.538lb)

Ceanothus sanguineus

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0.54 lb WA

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

130,185

Quantity:

0.54 lb

Collected in:

Washington
Thurston County

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836238

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water

Stratification: cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Western North America

Native

Introduced

Ceanothus sanguineus, commonly known as Red Stem Ceanothus or Oregon Tea Tree, is an impressive, deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Northwest and beyond, thriving in dry, temperate coniferous forests. This hardy shrub, reaching heights of 3-10 feet, boasts beautiful reddish-purple stems that stand out in winter landscapes. Its bright green, deeply-veined leaves emerge in spring, transitioning to fragrant white flower clusters from late spring to midsummer, drawing butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds with their allure.

Ideal for eco-friendly gardens, Red Stem Ceanothus supports wildlife by attracting pollinators, offering seeds to birds and small mammals, and serving as a browse plant for elk, deer, and rabbits. Remarkably, this plant enhances soil health through nitrogen-fixation, making it a valuable asset in erosion control, habitat hedgerows, and pollinator gardens. Historically, indigenous peoples utilized its saponin-rich parts to create a foamy soap and its flowers for dye. Adaptable to sunny, well-drained soils, yet intolerant of heavy soils, this resilient shrub thrives in disturbed sites, particularly those recovering from fire, epitomizing the harmony between nature and regeneration. Perfect your landscape with Red Stem Ceanothus, a symbol of nature’s verdant resilience and beauty.