Scientific Name: Asarum shuttleworthii
Common Name: ‘Velvet
Queen’
Hardiness: Zones 5 to 9
Ornamental Features:
‘Velvet Queen’ has small, fairly round, dark green leaves with silver markings.
Habit and Growth Rate:
This plant is a natural understory plant, so moist,
shady locations are a must.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for a 6” pot size and will finish in about 5 months.
Culture:
Light: 70% shade
Temperature: 55° - 90° F
Soil
/ Watering:
Use a slightly acidic, well draining professional
mix, keep evenly moist.
Fertilizer: Liquid feed with complete fertilizer at 150 ppm (N), supplement with
magnesium sulfate at 1/4 pound per 100 gallons. For top dress or soil
incorporation, follow label rates.
Pest/Disease Problems:
Employ good sanitation practices to avoid fungal
and bacterial pathogens. A preventative drench with a soil fungicide such as
Banrot will help to prevent root rot.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact David McDonald
Mount
(352)
385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax