Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Begonia grandis

Family:
Hardy Begonia

Family:
Begoniaceae

Description:
Also known as Evan's Begonia (Begonia evansiana), Hardy Begonia is an excellent shade perennial for zone 6 and warmer climates, a cousin to the annual Wax Begonia. Its tuberous root system is marginally hardy in zone 5 with a protective Winter mulch.

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