| Plant Types: | Rhizomatous |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Deep green with purplish black margins and bands along the leaf veins. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Light pinkish-white |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
« Add a new plant to the database
» Search the Begonias Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name
« See the general plant entry for Begonias (Begonia)
