A favorite late-summer flower is the hardy begonia. It has pretty pink blossoms similar to a regular begonia, and its reddish leaves are also attractive.
Perhaps its best quality is its self-sufficiency. It comes back every year without any attention. It spreads but with reserve, not overtaking the whole garden. It comes back from the previous year's plants, but even more plants spring up all around from the seeds, which appear to have wings to move about.
It really likes a shady spot and a bit of moisture, but it doesn't require pampering.The hardy begonia is another plant I received from my mother, who received it from a neighbor.
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