Mazus reptans is a fast spreading low growing ground cover with dense mats of bright green foliage and small violet blue flowers with yellow throats. A great option to fill gaps around edges and borders!
Height & Spread: 2 - 3 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soils
Watering Needs: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Generally unbothered by deer
Native Status
Mazus reptans is native to the Himalayas and Asia; it is not native to North America but is widely used as a durable ornamental ground cover.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Provides nectar to early flying bees and hoverflies in spring.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 6 - 12 in apart for fast coverage in ground hugging mats.
Landscape Placement
- Use between pavers, at pond margins, in low borders, or as a lawn substitute in moist, shaded spots.
Companion Plants
- Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip' - Combines well in color and ground hugging form.
- Carex elata 'Bowles Golden' - Provides grassy foliage and water loving performance.
- Iris ensata (Japanese Iris) - Offers tall blooms and similar moisture tolerance.
- Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' - Offers tidy foliage and matches low height for edging use.
- Lobelia cardinalis - Adds height and vivid red blooms near moist soil.