Asarum forbesii 'Mercury'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 5"-6"
- W: 10"-15"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Asarum forbesii 'Mercury' plant details
Asarum forbesii 'Mercury' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer burgundy flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Asarum forbesii 'Mercury'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: aristolochiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and variegated
- Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 5 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarum forbesii 'Mercury'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Asarum forbesii 'Mercury' plant
How to Grow Asarum forbesii 'Mercury'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
Flower Color
- burgundy
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Size
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