General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Plant Height: 24-30 inches
Plant Spread: 24-30 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Medium green frosted with silver and mint-green flecking. New leaves are highlighted with pink.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Lunar Lights™
Trade Name: Sterling Moon
Cultivar name: 'Sterling Moon'
Common names
  • Begonia

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Location: Chanticleer Gardens PA
Date: 2023-09-22
grown outside in a large pot
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