Mazus reptans is a super tough and durable STEPABLE Creeping Perennial that becomes covered with abundant, tiny purple flowers in early spring. Purple Mazus is a fast growing perennial ground cover that has bright green leaves that creep and hug the ground. Use Mazus as a lawn substitute, to fill voids in patios or tuck in between stepping stones. This versatile plant will take more than its share of abuse and keep on growing!
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Part Shade
Sun
Foot Traffic:
TO
Bloom Time
:
Mid Spring
Flower color
:
Purple
Foliage
:
Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color
:
Dark Green
Growth Rate
:
Fast 12" Plus a year
Habit
:
Spreading
Irrigation
:
Hand Water,Auto
Plant Height
:
1" - 2" (Low Grower with small flower)
Planting Area Environment
:
Low Water (Dry area little to no water),Normal (Rainfall under normal condition),High (Constant damp area never dries out)
Seacrh Sun Exposure
:
Part Shade , Part Sun,Sun
Search Foot Traffic
:
Light,Moderate
Soil
:
Peaty ,Clay ,Sandy ,Gravel ,Normal
Spread
:
Continuous
Zone:
4,5,6,7,8,9,10
This Plant Is Hardy Above:
-30
Additional Features:
Heat Tolerant
No
Pool Area
Yes
Deer Resistant
No
Humid Area
Yes
Kid Traffic
Yes
Scented
No
Dog Traffic
Yes
Butterfly Friendly
Yes
Attracts Bees
No
Fire Resistant
No
Erosion Control
No
Attract Hummingbirds
No
Attract Butterflies
Yes
Attract Bees
No
Deer Resistant
No
Rabbit Resistant
Yes
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Tips from Fran
One of the oldies but goodies. Always a winner in the garden. Looks great with mini daffodils and tulips or around your evergreen shrubs and along your slate. That’s why it’s one of our Tough Ten!