Mazus 'Purple'

Mazus miquelii

Genus
Mazus (MAZ-us)
Species
miquelii (me-KWEL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Mazus reptans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Plainfield, Illinois

Annapolis, Maryland

Caldwell, New Jersey

Bronx, New York

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Spartanburg, South Carolina

College Station, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Ferndale, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
1
negative
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B
| October 2012 | positive

Just pull it out, It doesn't root deeply, or just cut it back. It's a bit vigourous for some rock gardens, but it certainly is no weed, a...Read More

R
Ferndale, WA | May 2012 | negative

These creeping rascals are invading our rock garden at the front of our sea-side cabin in NW Washington. They are very pretty, but we pre...Read More

B
Sanford, FL | August 2011 | neutral

Based on the information I found here and on other sites, I'm going to try this plant in some pathways and potentially use it as a lawn s...Read More

J
J
Marble Hill, NY (Zone 6a) | July 2011 | positive

I love it. It grows best in 1/2 day sun and is covered in pretty purple flowers in the spring. It sends out long above-ground runners th...Read More

G
(Zone 5a) | February 2006 | neutral

Brilliant green, low growing mat that spreads rapidly. Tony purple flowers with yellow/white throats cover plant completely in spring. ...Read More

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