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Prairie redroot

Ceanothus herbaceus

Prairie redroot (Ceanothus herbaceus) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Mar–May.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 28 U.S. states, including AR, CO, DC, IA, IL, IN…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–10a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Mar–May
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Prairie redroot (Ceanothus herbaceus) — *Ceanothus herbaceus* — Prairie redroot. Photo by Clarence A. Rechenthin via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Prairie redroot (Ceanothus herbaceus) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Mar–May. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, prairie redroot pairs naturally with: Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Great ragweed (Ambrosia trifida), Texan great ragweed (Ambrosia trifida var. texana), Great ragweed (Ambrosia trifida var. trifida).