General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8a
Leaves: Malodorous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color
Flower Size: 4"-5"
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Resistances: Birds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Crowns
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

In its natural habitat.

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Begonia spinibarbis by begoniaman Jan 24, 2020 1:53 AM 1

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