parataniwha
about.
Elatostema rugosum | parataniwha, New Zealand begonia
An attractive, endemic herbaceous groundcover plant. It thrives in wet, shaded environments like gullies and stream sides with striking, elongated bronze-green to purple leaves feature prominent veins and serrated edges. This lush perennial makes a lovely addition to woodland gardens, ponds areas and makes an excellent ground cover or edging plant in gardens consistently looking tidy with little maintenance.
typical habitat.
streamsides
lowland forest
lower montane forest
drainage.
wet
moist
well drained
sun.
partial shade
full shade
mature specifications.
height | 1m
width | 1m
pollinators calendar.
flowering | September - May
fruiting | September - May
did you know?
Despite being a member of the nettle family and having hairs, this plant does not have stinging hairs.