Begonia grandis

hardy begonia

Family	Begoniaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 6a - 7b RHS: H EGF: H2 - H3 Australia: 1
Care Level	medium
Height	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Begonia grandis (hardy begonia) bears showy and faded magenta blossoms during mid-summer to mid autumn. This herbaceous perennial has greyish lime foliage.
Cautions	Depending upon your local conditions, Begonia grandis (hardy begonia) may be invasive.