Creeping Mazus, Mazus
Fast-growing, Mazus reptans (Creeping Mazus) is a semi-evergreen perennial forming an attractive carpet of narrow, sparsely toothed, bright green leaves, 1 in. long (2.5 cm). The foliage remains fresh-looking throughout the growing season and well into the fall. In late spring to early summer, the foliage is studded with hundreds of purplish-blue, tubular flowers with yellow and white markings held in small clusters. Vigorous, Creeping Mazus spreads quickly through rooting stems. It tolerates foot traffic and can be used as a small-scale groundcover or lawn substitute, in rock gardens or between stepping stones. Evergreen in mild winter areas.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Phrymaceae |
| Common names | Mazus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1" - 2" (3cm - 5cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Phrymaceae |
| Common names | Mazus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1" - 2" (3cm - 5cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Mazus reptans (Creeping Mazus) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Mazus reptans (Creeping Mazus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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