Begonia grandis (Hardy Begonia) Size:Quart Thick clumps of grassy foliage

Thick clumps of grassy foliage at 2' are followed in late summer with puffy pink tinted upright plumes at 3 1/2'

this Carex is evergreen

good resistance to Boxwood Leafminer and resistance to other diseases and pests

strong leaves are a bit wider that our other Sedges

5' tall and wide in 15 years and up to 5' in 25 years

Begonia grandis (Hardy Begonia) Size:Quart Thick clumps of grassy foliageIf you are a shade gardener, here's yet another option for long bloom time and attractive foliage. The delicate pale pink flowers of the Hardy Begonia are carried above the large, rich green leaves from July to frost. Not surprising is the plant's preference for rich, moist soil. Try the 2' mound of Hardy Begonia with contrasting fine textured ferns or the burgundy foliage of Epimedium 'Rubrum.' Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade USDA Hardiness