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Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana var. alba

Family Begoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana var. alba (hardy begonia) bears showy and faded green flowers during mid summer to mid fall.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland.
Cautions Be advised that Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana var. alba (hardy begonia) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.