Perennial – Strawberry Begonia

Strawberry Begonia 

Botanical name: saxifraga stolonifera 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 7-9 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green/gray/white/red/yellow

Flower color: white 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered foliage and blooms as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the fall and spring months 

Landscape use: shade garden, container plant, groundcover, hanging basket  

Special features: pet-friendly, heat tolerant, shade tolerant 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam, sand 

Companion plants: ivy, creeping jenny, ferns, hostas 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no