Scientific Name: Asarum splendens
‘Quicksilver’
Common Name: ‘Wild Ginger’
Hardiness:
Zones 5 to 10
Ornamental Features:
‘Quicksilver’ has large heart shaped leaves with silver marbling. It blooms
in the Spring with unusual dark purple flowers.
Applications:
This plant is a natural understory plant and makes
a great groundcover for the woodland garden. It can also be used as a patio pot
plant or in combination planters.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for a 1 gallon pot and will finish in 4 to 5 months. Plant one liner per pot.
Culture:
Light: 75 to 80% 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 - 200 ppm (N). For top dress or soil incorporation,
follow label rates for medium feeders.
Pest/Disease Problems:
Employ good sanitation practices to avoid fungal and
bacterial pathogens. A preventative drench with a soil fungicide will help to
prevent root rot.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact David McDonald
Mount
(352) 385-2663 office /
(352) 385-2660 fax