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Mazus

Mazus Reptans

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Overview

Mazus reptans, commonly known as creeping mazus, is a low-growing perennial, thriving in USDA zones 5-8. Spreading eagerly to form a dense 2-inch tall mat, its green foliage is adorned with lavender-blue flowers in late spring. This groundcover flourishes in moist, well-drained soils and partial shade, but tolerates full sun. It’s ideal for filling gaps between stepping stones, given its moderate foot traffic resilience. Space plants 12 inches apart for a lush effect.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 5–8Type Ground coverClimate Alpine
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — This plant tolerates occasional foot traffic
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; herbaceous perennial ideal for adding texture and color to your landscape designMazus (Mazus Reptans) — picturesque scenes in their garden; mazus reptans, commonly known as creeping mazus, is a low-growing perennial, thriving, image 72Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — From late spring to early summer; ground cover with blue and purple blooms, image 61Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — commonly known as creeping mazus; but keep an eye on soil moisture to ensure optimal growth and spread.<br><br>For the, image 57Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — This ground cover plant is characterized by its mat-forming habit; lance-shaped leaves that create a denseMazus (Mazus Reptans) — it's relatively maintenance-free once established; about 1/2 inch in diameter+92

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature width
0.5–1 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Mazaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — This plant tolerates occasional foot traffic
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; herbaceous perennial ideal for adding texture and color to your landscape design
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — picturesque scenes in their garden; mazus reptans, commonly known as creeping mazus, is a low-growing perennial, thriving, image 72
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — From late spring to early summer; ground cover with blue and purple blooms, image 61
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — commonly known as creeping mazus; but keep an eye on soil moisture to ensure optimal growth and spread.<br><br>For the, image 57
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — This ground cover plant is characterized by its mat-forming habit; lance-shaped leaves that create a dense
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — it's relatively maintenance-free once established; about 1/2 inch in diameter
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — ranging from lavender to blue with intricate spotted markings and a yellow throat
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — its green foliage is adorned with lavender-blue flowers in late spring; this plant tolerates occasional foot traffic, image 78
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — herbaceous perennial ideal for adding texture and color to your landscape design
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — This plant tolerates occasional foot traffic; blue and purple flowers in the garden
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — about 1/2 inch in diameter
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — It‚Äôs ideal for filling gaps between stepping stones, given its moderate foot traffic resilience
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — lance-shaped leaves that create a dense; well-draining soil and can flourish in full sun to partial shade, image 60
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — providing a vibrant contrast against the greenery.<br><br>Thriving in USDA zones 5 through 8
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — ground cover for half or shade
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — From late spring to early summer
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — This plant tolerates occasional foot traffic; blue and purple flowers in the garden, image 68
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — Spreading eagerly to form a dense 2-inch tall mat; from late spring to early summer, image 52
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — herbaceous perennial ideal for adding texture and color to your landscape design; its green foliage is adorned with lavender-blue
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — Spreading eagerly to form a dense 2-inch tall mat; from late spring to early summer, image 77
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — its green foliage is adorned with lavender-blue flowers in late spring; this plant tolerates occasional foot traffic, image 53
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — commonly known as creeping mazus
Mazus (Mazus Reptans) — well-draining soil and can flourish in full sun to partial shade; mazus reptans prefers moderately fertile, image 67
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