Begonia 'Treasure' ~ Monrovia® Silver™ Treasure Begonia size-7-ft Some drought tolerance and pest

Some drought tolerance and pest resistance

The flavor and texture of the Arkansas Black Apple improve with proper storage for a few months

The variegation tends to brown if soils are too dry

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Centrosema virginianum Arkansas

Begonia 'Treasure' ~ Monrovia® Silver™ Treasure Begonia size-7-ft Some drought tolerance and pestMonrovia Treasure Begonia is a small mounding tropical perennial with hairy stems and dramatic highly glossed silvery green foliage with contrasting burgundy undersides. The clusters of small pink flowers bloom in summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist well drained soils. Can be treated as a perennial outside in zone 7 if heavily mulched in winter. Type: Perennial, Annual Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 1' 2' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 8