Mazus reptans

Also Known As

Mazus reptans 'Purple'
Perennial Mazus

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Mazus reptans plant details

Mazus reptans is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Mazus reptans

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: mazaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: dense, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Mazus reptans

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This gem of a groundcover looks like grass-green velvet, so dense and tight on the ground are its tiny toothed leaves, until it covers itself with small but showy purple-blue, spotted flowers... then it?s fairyland! S-PSh/M/GDr/Acid

By: Forestfarm

It's hard to describe the interesting shape and coloration of these unique flowers with purple speckles. There's really nothing to compare them to. A quickly spreading ground cover for sun or shade. Fast but not invasive. Flowers in late Spring to early Summer.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

From the foothills of the Himalayas, Purple Mazus is a durable mat-forming herbaceous plant with a plethora of tiny purple snapdragon-like flowers with spotted yellow and red lower lips. Bloom time is spring to mid-summer. Very fast growing, yet not aggressive, its bright green carpet doesn't mind being stepped on in low traffic areas - just not with cleats or vibrum soles. Use to fill in gaps, plant between stones, or even as a lawn substitute.Minimum temperature: -20?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Prostrate creeping scroph with purple and yellow showy flowers, moist soils, a wonderful weed-excluding groundcover for sun to part shade, Himalayas. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Mazus reptans is hardy in zones 5-8 growing to 3" tall forming a dense mat of fingernail size green leaves covered from spring to mid summer with snapdragon like purple blue flowers. Will tolerate light foot traffic. Likes moist soil and spreads quickly. A deer resistant ground cover.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Mazus is a dense prostrate growing perennial that is superb as a groundcover or filler. Only1-2" high, it is good for use between paving stones. Tiny tubular purple flowers that look like tiny butterflies, appear in the spring.