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Ceonothus
Ceanothus megacarpus
In the United States:
Native
· also called bigpod ceanothus
Evergreen shrub producing clusters of small white to pale lavender flowers with a honey-like fragrance in winter and early spring. Provides valuable early-season nectar and pollen for honeybees; drought tolerant once established with no special management needs beyond full sun and well-drained soil.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | January–April |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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