Purple Mazus
Perennial
- Tough-as-nails perennial ground cover for difficult spots!
- Hundreds of delicate lavender flowers bloom late spring.
- Rich, green foliage forms a lush weed-suppressing mat.
- Ideal for areas with light foot traffic.
- Zones 5-8, sun/part sun, 2" tall x 12" wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Cup flower, creeping mazus
Zone: 5 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2" X 18"
Flower color: Lavender with yellow spots
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Spring, summer
Features: Suitable for slopes, space savers, ground cover, deer resistant, container plants
Uses: Alpine & rock, container gardening, edging, ground cover, rock garden, small spaces, stepping stones, underplanting
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Prefers moist soils, but don't let roots stand in water.
Spacing: 6 - 12 inches
Fertilizing: Mazus may not require annual fertilization if the soil is rich. Spring is the best time to fertilize the plants if necessary and rinse the leaves thoroughly after applying to prevent leaf burn.
Winterizing: May need to mulch for protection in zone 5.
Maintenance & pruning: Will tolerate an occasional mowing. It can be divided in the spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
