Mazus (Mazus reptans)

Mazus

Features and Characteristics

Mazus reptans is a low-growing ground cover which typically grows only to 2″ tall. It spreads by creeping stems which root at the nodes as they go. Features narrow, bright green leaves (to 1″ long) that form a dense, attractive carpet of foliage which remains green throughout the growing season and well into the fall. Foliage is evergreen in warm winter climates. Tiny, purplish-blue, tubular, 2-lipped flowers with yellow and white markings appear in small clusters in late spring to early summer.

Genus name comes from the Greek word mazos meaning a teat.

Specific epithet means creeping.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, rich soils. Tolerates foot traffic and an infrequent mowing. Six plants per square yard are sufficient to fill in area of that size.

Mazus (Mazus reptans) Requirements

Hardiness zone	5 - 8
Sun light	Full sun to part shade
Water	Medium to wet
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems.

Uses

Excellent ground cover for small areas. Also effective grown between stepping stones or in rock gardens.

Mazus (Mazus reptans) Details

Common name	Mazus
Botanical name	Mazus reptans
Plant type	Herbaceous perennial
Family	Mazaceae
Hardiness zone	5 - 8
Water	Medium to wet
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Lavender, purplish-blue with white and yellow markings
Flowering period	June - July
Height	0.25 to 0.25 feet
Width	0.50 to 1 ft.