Botanical Name: Mazus reptans
Common Name: Creeping mazus
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape low, creeping groundcover plant with trailing stems and a profusion of purple flowers held above foliage
Height to 3"
Spread to 18"
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade
Soil prefers rich, well-drained soils
Hardiness Hardy: zones 1-9, 14-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves ovate to elliptic, coarsely toothed, to 1" long, opposite along trailing stems
Flowers to 3/4" across, purple with white or yellow markings, heavy bloom display in spring or early summer
Fruit tiny capsule
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings or division
 
Usage:
good groundcover between pavers or stepping stones, good in rock gardens; considered a choice groundcover for small gardens
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers regular watering
Fertilizing balanced, slow-release in spring
Pruning control spread as needed
Pests/Diseases none major
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Himalayas/Central Asia
Family: Scrophulariaceae

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