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Give this underappreciated camellia species a try

With the old year behind us and a new one straight ahead, it’s a good time to think about making some changes in the garden. While you’re pondering your 2026 landscape upgrades, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg hopes you’ll give consideration to one of his favorite plants: the sasanqua, a species of camellia.

“I don’t believe that this shrub gets enough attention,” Stagg said.

“It really dese…

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