Perennials – ‘Sterling Moon’ Begonia

Botanical name: begonia hybrid ‘sterling moon’

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: about 2 and a half ft in height and in width

Bloom time: late spring till first frost

Hardy zone: zones 7-9

Flower color: pink/white

Foliage color: green/blue/gray/white

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in a single growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: great for boarding walkways

Light needs: about 4 hours of sun a day

Special features: thrives in a shade garden

Watering instructions: allow the soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-5 in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, lobelia

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no