Mazus reptans
creeping mazus
Originating from marshy regions throughout the Himalayas, this low-growing perennial spreads to form a creeping green carpet. Perfect for filling gaps between paving slabs or greening up the outer edges of a pond. The purple-blue flowers that appear in late spring and early summer add to the appeal.
How to care for Mazus reptans:
Mazus reptans thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and can be planted at pond edges or in reliably damp spots, ideally 5-10?cm (2-4in) above the waterline to allow for seasonal changes. It can also grow in a pond basket at a shallow depth (0-5?cm or 0-2in).
Keep the soil consistently moist, protect new growth from slugs and snails, and divide any large clumps in spring to maintain a tidy, healthy plant. Trim back foliage at the end of the year if needed.
Keep the soil consistently moist, protect new growth from slugs and snails, and divide any large clumps in spring to maintain a tidy, healthy plant. Trim back foliage at the end of the year if needed.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.1m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Slow growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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