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Sasanqua Camellia
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Sasanqua Camellia

Camellia sasanqua
In the United States: Cultivated · also called autumn camellia

Bees visit for pollen and some nectar during fall and early winter when few other forage sources are available. Single or open-flowered forms with prominent stamens provide accessible rewards. It is an evergreen shrub preferring acidic, well-drained soils.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) September–December
TypePerennial
Sunpartial

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