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White Mazus

Mazus Reptans 'Alba'

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Overview

The White Mazus, Mazus reptans 'Alba', is a robust, low-growing perennial spreading up to 12 inches wide. It boasts delicate, white funnel-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer. Ideal for USDA zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. At just 2 inches tall, this mat-forming groundcover excels in rock gardens, between stepping stones, or as a lawn substitute.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 5–8Type Ground coverClimate Alpine
White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — Ideal for USDA zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils
White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — this mat-forming groundcover excels in rock gardensWhite Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — The White Mazus, Mazus reptans 'Alba', is a robust, low-growing perennial spreading up to 12 inches wideWhite Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — It boasts delicate, white funnel-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer

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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White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — Ideal for USDA zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils
White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — this mat-forming groundcover excels in rock gardens
White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — The White Mazus, Mazus reptans 'Alba', is a robust, low-growing perennial spreading up to 12 inches wide
White Mazus (Mazus Reptans 'Alba') — It boasts delicate, white funnel-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer
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