Mazus reptans Creeping Blue for Sale

Common Name: Purple Mazus

Creeping Blue Mazus reptans has 1/2" purple-blue flowers that smother the plants for an extended period of time. The ground hugging, bright apple green mats of spatulate leaves are usually evergreen. Mazus reptans is fast growing and long blooming. Creeping Blue Mazus is excellent between stepping stones or as a ground cover in wet or moist soils. It is also nice trailing over container edges.

Mazus reptans prefers light shade to sun with ample moisture. Leaf edges may turn brown in dry conditions. Creeping Mazus tolerates light foot traffic. Space on 12" centers for use as a ground cover.

Characteristics

Height in Inches at Maturity: 2
Width in Inches at Maturity: 12
Bloom Color: Blue, Purple
Bloom Time: Spring to summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preferences: Moist, well-drained to wet
Pollinator:
Zones: 5-8

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