Quick answer: Prairie redroot (Ceanothus herbaceus) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil | Well-drained clay/sandy loam/limey, alkaline |
| Bloom | Mar-May |
| Height | 2-3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Larval host for Mottled Duskywing, special value to native bees |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Prairie redroot
Where is Prairie redroot native?
Prairie redroot (Ceanothus herbaceus) is native to Arkansas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Prairie redroot bloom?
Prairie redroot blooms Mar-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Prairie redroot need?
Light: Full sun. Water: Low. Soil: Well-drained clay/sandy loam/limey, alkaline. Mature height: 2-3 ft.
Is Prairie redroot good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Larval host for Mottled Duskywing, special value to native bees.
Is Prairie redroot deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Prairie redroot is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Prairie redroot?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Ceanothus herbaceus by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Prairie redroot.
- Leavenworth's eryngo Eryngium leavenworthii
- Royal catchfly Silene regia
- White prairie clover Dalea candida
- Yellow (Bush's) coneflower Echinacea paradoxa
- Fringed winecup Callirhoe digitata
- Winecup Callirhoe involucrata
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