Begonia henryi Syria the 2' wide clumps are

the 2' wide clumps are topped with medium lavender flowers on 2' stalks

which are dramatically better garden plants that the straight species

Stokesia 'Mary Gregory' flowers consistently throughout the summer

In early March (NC) Carex 'Hime' is topped with an attractive show of weeping

forming a stunning specimen clump

Begonia henryi Syria the 2' wide clumps are(aka: Begonia delavayi, Begonia mairei) Begonia henryi is one of those strangely little known, winter hardy perennial begonias. The jagged heart shaped leaves on this small, compact, 10" tall perennial emerge nicely patterned with purple and silver. The clumps are topped with stalks of pink flowers in September and October. Begonia henryi dislikes deep shade and grows and flowers far better in part sun to open, light shade, duplicating where it grows